definition of
terminus

[1] #1 terminus n. [end point, endpoint, termination] a place where something ends or is complete. wn

[2] #2 terminus n. [destination] the ultimate goal for which something is done. wn

[3] #3 terminus n. [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. wn

[4] #4 terminus n. either end of a railroad or bus route. wn

[5] #5 terminus n. [terminal, depot] station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods. wn