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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

encirclement

/ɛnˈsɜːrkəlmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does encirclement mean?

noun

The act of surrounding or encircling something, or a military tactic where a force surrounds an enemy's position.

Example

"The army used an encirclement to cut off the enemy's supply lines and force their surrender."

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