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adj
That surrounds, or revolves about, the Earth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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History
Etymology tree Ancient Greek κίρκος (kírkos)bor. Latin circus Latin circum Latin circum-bor. English circum- English terrestrial English circumterrestrial From circum- + terrestrial.
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