circumambulate
/ˌsɝ.kəmˈæm.bju.leɪt/
UK: /səː.kəmˈam.bjuː.leɪt/
sɝ · KƏMÆM · bju · leɪt (4 syllables)
English
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Definition
To walk around something in a circle, especially for a ritual purpose.
Etymology
Latin circumambulatus, past participle of circumambulare (“to walk around”). Equivalent to circum- + ambulate.
Example Sentences
- "Circumambulate the city of a dreamy Sabbath afternoon."
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