1. By means of, through, or by way of: This is the most common usage. It indicates the method or route used to achieve something or reach a destination.
* Examples:
* "I sent the package via FedEx." (Means of delivery)
* "We travelled to Italy via Paris." (Route taken)
* "She learned about the job via a friend." (How she got the information)
2. A public street or road: This usage is less common, mainly found in place names.
* Examples:
* "Via Appia" (A famous Roman road)
* "Via del Corso" (A street in Rome)
Origin:
"Via" comes from the Latin word for "way" or "road".