English Word · Advanced
circumnavigate
To circumvent or bypass
Pronunciation: /ˌsə.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
Meaning
To travel all the way around something, especially the world.
Example
We circumnavigated the Mediterranean.
We circumnavigated the Mediterranean.
Practice tips
- Practice circumnavigate out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.