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Circu/Circum Latin Circus Meaning Circle Traditionally Held Round

word CIRCU/CIRCUM
meaning CIRCU/CIRCUM comes from the Latin circus, meaning “circle.” So a circus is traditionally held under a round tent. A circuit can be a tour around an area or territory, or the complete path of an electric current. To circumnavigate means “to navigate around”—often around the world.

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