noun

1. manner in which a thing is situated in relation to its surroundings; location; position
2. a place; locality
3. position or condition with regard to circumstances
4. 1. the combination of circumstances at any given time
   2. a difficult or critical state of affairs
   3. any significant combination of circumstances developing in the course of a novel, play, etc.
   4. Psychol. the objective conditions immediately affecting an individual
5. a position of employment

Etymology: LME setuacyon < ML situatio: see situate