What is the meaning of terminus?

noun

  • A place where something ends or is complete.
  • The ultimate goal for which something is done.
  • Architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome.
  • Either end of a railroad or bus route.
  • Station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods.
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