Definitions

1. noun

A point or place that is considered to be the center or a key location of something.

“The loci of the art movement were the metropolitan cities of Europe and America.”

2. noun

The place or region from which a particular disease or condition originates.

“The loci of the outbreak were traced back to a contaminated food source.”

3. noun

A place or region of a chromosome where a gene or genetic information is located.

“The geneticist studied the loci of the gene responsible for the disease.”

4. noun

Plural form of locus, referring to the points or locations of something.

“The loci of the city were marked on the map to guide tourists.”

5. verb

To make something the center or key location of something.

“The artist’s work loci the city’s vibrant cultural scene.”

6. verb

To make something the point of origin or starting point of something.

“The company’s marketing strategy loci the sale of their new product.”