Station (from Latin statio) can refer to anything stationary, specifically: status, social status a relay station in a courier system cursus publicus (Roman Empire) a type of postal facility that isn't a main post office; term explained in United States Postal Service Station (Australian agriculture) (the Australian equivalent of the North American Ranch) Fire station Gauging station, a location along a river or stream used for gaging or other measurements Hill station is a town in India… (More on Stations)