Reference meaning
terminus
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a place where something ends or is complete
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Other meanings
2. noun
the ultimate goal for which something is done
3. noun
(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. noun
either end of a railroad or bus route
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