Station
/ˈsteɪ.ʃən/noun
A place or position where something is located or where a particular activity occurs.
Did you know?The word 'station' is linked to the Latin 'statio', which originally referred to a military post, connecting it to themes of power and authority.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*steh₂-
“to stand, to make or become firm”
Latin
Latin
statio
“a standing, a position, a military post”
Old French
Old French
estacion
“a place of stopping or dwelling”
Middle English
Middle English
stacioun
“a place or station where one stands or resides”
Modern English
English
station
“a place established for a specific purpose or activity”