Definition of "terminus"

My brother supposes they must have filled outside London, for at that time the furious terror of the people had rendered the central termini impossible.

1898, H.G. Wells, The War of the Worlds, London: William Heinemann, page 171

Wuhan is the terminus for cruises to the Yanzi[sic – meaning Yangtze] River gorges.

1991, “China”, in All-Asia Guide‎, volume III, Hongkong: Review Publishing, page 45

Thirty-five years ago, many journeys around London meant having to pass through the centre of the capital. That's no longer the case, which takes real pressure off the city's termini as well as underground routes such as the Circle Line.

2020 May 20, Paul Bigland, “East London Line's renaissance”, in Rail, page 49