station

station

noun

Definition of STATION

1

the place where someone is assigned to stand or remain <the soldiers remained at their station even though a huge enemy force was approaching>

Synonyms position, post, quarter

Related Words assignment, brief, business, charge, detail, job, operation

2

a regular stopping place <the historic house was once a station on the Underground Railroad, the network that helped slaves reach freedom in the North>

Synonyms stop, way station

Related Words depot, terminal; layover, stopover; outstation

3

the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement <in colonial America, women occupied the lowest station in society and were not allowed to take part in public life>

Synonyms degree, echelon, footing, level, place, position, ranking, reach(es), rung, situation, standing, station, status, stratum

Related Words condition, estate, order, walk; capacity, function; rating

4

a general way of holding the body <the palace guards are required to maintain a rigid station>

Synonyms attitude, carriage, poise, stance, station

Related Words attention; body language; pose, seat; bearing, behavior, conduct, demeanor, deportment; air, poise, presence; aspect, look, mien