Antelocation

/ˌæntiloʊˈkeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The positioning or placement of something before or anterior to its main location; a preliminary positioning.

Etymology

From 'ante-' (before) combined with 'location' (place or position), describing a prior or preliminary placement.

Kelly Says

In city planning, antelocation describes temporary structures or markets placed before permanent ones—urban life beginning in the spaces before the official city.

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