Synonyms

circumambulate

American

[sur-kuhm-am-byuh-leyt] / ˌsɜr kəmˈæm byəˌleɪt /

verb (used with or without object)

circumambulated, circumambulating

to walk or go about or around, especially ceremoniously.

circumambulate British

/ ˌsɜːkəmˈæmbjʊˌleɪt /

verb

to walk around (something)
(intr) to avoid the point

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Etymology

Origin of circumambulate

First recorded in 1650–60, circumambulate is from the Late Latin word circumambulātus (past participle of circumambulāre ). See circum-, ambulate

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