circumambulation

UK
/ˌsɜː.kəmˌæm.bjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌsɝː.kəmˌæm.bjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Translations

circumambulationnoun
circumambulations
pl
circumambulationTerme religieux et soutenu.
The monks performed a circumambulation of the temple as part of their daily rituals.
Les moines ont effectué une circumambulation du temple dans le cadre de leurs rituels quotidiens.
circumambulationadjective
UK
/ˌsɜː.kəmˌæm.bjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌsɝː.kəmˌæm.bjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "the circumambulation route").
circumambulatoireTerme rare, surtout dans un contexte religieux ou descriptif.
Pilgrims followed the designated circumambulation path around the shrine.
Les pèlerins ont suivi le chemin circumambulatoire désigné autour du sanctuaire.

Definitions

circumambulationnoun
The act of walking around something, especially as part of a ritual or ceremony.
The monks performed a circumambulation of the temple as part of their daily rituals.
A path or course taken while walking around a sacred object, place, or person.
The circumambulation of the mountain is completed clockwise by devout pilgrims.
circumambulationadjective
Relating to or intended for circumambulation.
Pilgrims followed the designated circumambulation path around the shrine.