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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

location go
a point or extent in space

point go
the precise location of something

geographic point, geographical point go
a point on the surface of the Earth

port
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

noun.location

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entrepot, transshipment center go
a port where merchandise can be imported and then exported without paying import duties
free port go
a port open on equal terms to all commercial vessels
home port go
the port from which a ship originates of where it is registered
outport go
a subsidiary port built in deeper water than the original port (but usually farther from the center of trade)
port of entry, point of entry go
a port in the United States where customs officials are stationed to oversee the entry and exit of people and merchandise
harbor, harbour, haven, seaport go
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
treaty port go
a port in China or Korea or Japan that once was open to foreign trade on the basis of a trading treaty