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circum-
prefix
Definition of CIRCUM-
: around : about <circumpolar>
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Origin of CIRCUM-
Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin, from circum, from circus circle — more at circle
CIRCUM- Defined for Kids
circum-
prefix
Definition of CIRCUM- for Kids
: around : about <circumnavigate>
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