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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

circumnavigate

/ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does circumnavigate mean?

verb

To sail or navigate around the world or a large body of water, especially by going from one side to the other through the opposite side of the globe or a continent. To travel around something, especially a large area of land or water.

Example

"The sailors planned to circumnavigate the globe in their small yacht."

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