Circumnavigator
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Circumnavigator is a noun meaning A person who circumnavigates, that is, sails around the world.
Meaning
A person who circumnavigates, that is, sails around the world.
Example Sentences
If you question a seaman on the subject, whether mere coaster or circumnavigator, he will tell you that in a snow-storm, because of its constant eddyings and gyrations, frequent trimming of sails is more necessary than in any other gale[…]
Word Forms
- circumnavigators
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include circumventor, circumventer, navigator, astronavigator, circumscriber, circumambulator.
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