Circumambulate

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ËŒsɝ.kÉ™mˈæm.bju.leɪt/

Origin

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

Full definition of circumambulate

Verb

1. (transitive) To walk around something in a circle, especially for a ritual purpose.

Related terms

• circumambulation
• circumambulator