Junction

/ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ noun

Definition

A junction is a place where two or more things meet or cross, such as roads, railways, or wires. It can also mean a connection or joining point in general.

Etymology

From Latin “junctio” meaning “a joining”, from “jungere” meaning “to join”. The word has been used for both physical and abstract connections.

Kelly Says

Junctions are where choices suddenly appear: left, right, straight, or back. Cities often grow around these meeting points, turning simple crossings into centers of life. A map of junctions is really a map of opportunities and decisions.

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