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Meta: A word that comes from Latin and has two meanings. The first meaning is a mark at the end of a racecourse or where chariots turn. The second meaning is a boundary or border.
Definition: Meta is a Latin word that has two meanings. Firstly, it refers to the mark where a racecourse ends or where chariots turn. Secondly, it means a boundary or border.
The first example shows how meta was used in ancient Rome to refer to the end point of a racecourse. The second example illustrates how meta can also mean a boundary or border between two places.