An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

The position or location of a building, observatory, etc. especially as to its environment. → astronomical site.

Etymology (EN): M.E., from L situs “position, arrangement, site,” from sinere “to let, leave alone, permit,” cognate with Av. šiti- “place, abode, residence,” as below.

Etymology (PE): Sit, from Av. šiti- “place, abode, residence,” šitāy- “habitation, dwelling,” from ši- “to live;” cognate with Skt. ksay- “to live, to stay,” kséti “he dwells;” Gk. ktizein “to inhabit, build;” L. situs “position, site; situated.”