Relative location is a term used to describe the position of a place in relation to another. It is often used in geography and navigation to give an idea of where a place is located. There are several synonyms for relative location that can be used interchangeably to describe the same concept. These include spatial location, positional relationship, situational location, and contextual location. Each of these terms emphasizes a slightly different aspect of the concept, but ultimately they all refer to the idea of a place's location in relation to another place or set of coordinates. Understanding these synonyms can help broaden one's understanding of geography and navigation.