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circumlocution

/ˌsɜːmkəmˈloʊkjʊˌteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does circumlocution mean?

noun

The act of speaking or writing at length about something without directly mentioning it, often using indirect or evasive language.

Example

"The politician's speech was full of circumlocution, avoiding any direct mention of the economic crisis."

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