Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
circumambulate
verb
/ˌsɜr.kəmˈæm.bjʊ.leɪt/
Definition
To walk or move around something in a circular or circuitous manner.
Examples
- The pilgrims decided to circumambulate the sacred shrine as part of their rituals.
- They circumambulated the ancient ruins, taking in their grandeur from all angles.
Meaning
Circumambulate describes the act of walking around an object, often for ritualistic or symbolic reasons.
Synonyms
- circle
- orbit
- encompass
- circumvent
