"terminus" in the noun sense
1. end point, endpoint, termination, terminus
a place where something ends or is complete
2. destination, terminus
the ultimate goal for which something is done
3. terminus, terminal figure, term
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
4. terminus
either end of a railroad or bus route
5. terminal, terminus, depot
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
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