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circumterrestrial

American

[sur-kuhm-tuh-res-tree-uhl] / ˌsɜr kəm təˈrɛs tri əl /

adjective

surrounding or revolving about the earth.

Etymology

Origin of circumterrestrial

First recorded in 1820–30; circum- + terrestrial

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