locus
1 of 1noun/ˈloʊkəs/
Forms:loci
1
the set of all points or lines that satisfy or are determined by specific conditions
2
the specific place or scene where an event or action occurs, especially used to denote the exact location of a meeting or event
- The historic courthouse served as the locus for the town hall meeting.
- The conference room was chosen as the locus for the negotiations between the two companies.
- The park became the locus for the annual community picnic.
- The beachfront was selected as the locus for the wedding ceremony.
- The town square was the locus for the protest against the new legislation.
3
the specific site of a particular gene on its chromosome