Junction (noun)

1. A place where two or more things are joined together, especially roads, railways, or pipes.
2. A connection or link between two or more things.

Origin:

From middle english jonction, from old french jonction, from latin iunctio, from iungere 'to join'.

Examples:

1. The junction of the two highways was a busy intersection.
2. The junction of the two rivers was a popular spot for fishing.
3. The junction of the two wires created a circuit.
4. The junction of the two rail lines allowed trains to travel in different directions.
5. The junction was marked by a sign indicating the way to the nearest town.