English Explanatory Dictionary

circumambulate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To walk around something in a circle, especially for a ritual purpose.

Pronunciation

/ˌsɝ.kəmˈæm.bju.leɪt/ /səː.kəmˈam.bjuː.leɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Pvanp7-circumambulate.wav

Word forms

circumambulate circumambulates circumambulating circumambulated

Etymology

Latin circumambulatus, past participle of circumambulare (“to walk around”). Equivalent to circum- + ambulate.

Related words

circumambulation circumambulator circumambulatory
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