station
UK: ˈsteɪʃn | US: ˈsteɪʃn
n. a place where vehicles stop to load/unload passengers or goods (e.g., train station)
n. a building or facility for a specific service or activity (e.g., police station)
n. a position or role assigned to someone (e.g., station in life)
station = stat<stand> + ion<noun suffix>
- stat<stand>: From Latin stare (to stand), reflecting permanence or fixed placement.
- ion<noun suffix>: A suffix forming nouns denoting action, condition, or result.
Etymology Origin:
Derived from Latin statio (a standing, post, or position), the word evolved through Old French station to signify a fixed location. Its core logic ties to "standing still," whether for transportation, service, or social hierarchy. The dual sense of physical place and abstract role emerged by the 14th century.
The train arrived at the station five minutes late.
She works at a radio station as a news anchor.
The fire station responded quickly to the emergency call.
His humble station in life never diminished his generosity.
The research team set up a weather station in the Arctic.