circumambulation

English

Etymology

circum- +‎ ambulation

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌsɝ.kəmˌæm.bjuˈleɪ.ʃən/
Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

Noun

circumambulation (plural circumambulations)

The act of walking around something in a circle, especially for a ritual purpose.

Related terms

circumambulate

Translations

act of walking around sthg

Finnish: ympärikävely, kiertäminen (fi)

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