What does "circumambulate" mean?

To walk around something in a circle, especially for a ritual purpose.

What is a synonym for "circumambulate"?

Common synonyms include: circle, circuit, circulate, circumnavigate, circumvent, compass.

Pronounced //ˌsɝ.kəmˈæm.bju.leɪt//.

/ˌsɝ.kəmˈæm.bju.leɪt/ verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To walk around something in a circle, especially for a ritual purpose. transitive
"Circumambulate the city of a dreamy Sabbath afternoon."
2
walk around something wordnet

"Circumambulate the city of a dreamy Sabbath afternoon."

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