circumnavigation
gb/sˈɚkˈʌmnˈævɪɡˈeɪʃən/ us/sˈɚkˈʌmnˈævɪɡˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
Senses
0 senses
Noun
formal
C1
event
1
journey all around the world
a trip that goes all the way around the world
Usage pattern:
the circumnavigation of [the world/the globe]
Common mistake:
Often misspelled (e.g., *circumnavegation*) or confused with circumvention/circumlocution.
Synonyms
world voyage (More general; does not necessarily imply going all the way around.)
|
round-the-world trip (More common and less formal.)
Antonyms
direct journey (Emphasizes going straight to a destination rather than all the way around.)
Collocations
a circumnavigation of the world
|a circumnavigation of the globe
|the first circumnavigation
|solo circumnavigation
|nonstop circumnavigation
|attempt a circumnavigation
|complete a circumnavigation
|circumnavigation route
|circumnavigation voyage
|circumnavigation record
Themes
travel
|transport
|geography
|history
Examples
- Magellan’s expedition achieved the first circumnavigation of the globe.
- They planned a circumnavigation that would take eighteen months by sailboat.
- Her circumnavigation ended where it began, in the same harbor.
Learner examples
- He wants to make a circumnavigation of the world.
- Their circumnavigation took a long time.
Noun
formal
C1
event
2
journey all the way around something
a trip that goes around a place completely
Usage pattern:
the circumnavigation of [an island/a lake/a continent]
Common mistake:
Learners may use *around* + noun instead of the more formal pattern 'circumnavigation of [place]'.
Synonyms
encirclement (Usually means surrounding rather than traveling; can fit in some contexts but is less precise.)
|
trip around (More informal and less specific.)
Antonyms
crossing (Going across an area rather than around it.)
Collocations
circumnavigation of an island
|circumnavigation of the cape
|circumnavigation of the lake
|coastal circumnavigation
|successful circumnavigation
|partial circumnavigation
|chart a circumnavigation
|plan a circumnavigation
|during the circumnavigation
|complete the circumnavigation
Themes
travel
|transport
|geography
|outdoors
Examples
- The team set out on a circumnavigation of the island in two kayaks.
- Heavy ice made a full circumnavigation of the lake impossible that year.
- Their flight included a circumnavigation of the mountain before landing.
Learner examples
- We did a circumnavigation of the island by boat.
- They planned the circumnavigation carefully.
Grammar
Dictionary form
circumnavigation
IPA
GB/sˈɚkˈʌmnˈævɪɡˈeɪʃən/
US/sˈɚkˈʌmnˈævɪɡˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
cir - cum - nav - ig - a - tion (6 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (cir)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: circumnavigation
- Plural: circumnavigation, circumnavigations
Word family
Forms
circumnavigations
noun
Core family
circumnavigate
verb C1
Related words
Advanced or less common
circumnavigator
noun
Expressions
attempt a circumnavigation
1/ətˈɛmpt ə sˈɚkˈʌmnˈævɪɡˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
try to travel all the way around
to try to make a trip around a place
Examples
- He attempted a circumnavigation of the globe but had to stop for repairs.
- Several teams attempted a circumnavigation of the island during the summer season.
circumnavigation record
1/sˈɚkˈʌmnˈævɪɡˈeɪʃən ɹˈɛkɚd/
fixed phrase
fastest or best circumnavigation time
the best (fastest) result for traveling around the world
Examples
- The team set a new circumnavigation record with their high-speed trimaran.
- She trained for years to challenge the circumnavigation record.
complete a circumnavigation
1/kəmplˈit ə sˈɚkˈʌmnˈævɪɡˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
finish traveling all the way around
to finish a trip all the way around a place
Examples
- She completed a circumnavigation of the world in 210 days.
- The crew completed a circumnavigation of the island despite rough seas.
nonstop circumnavigation
1/nˌɑnstˈɑp sˈɚkˈʌmnˈævɪɡˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
circumnavigation without stopping
a trip all the way around without stopping
Examples
- They completed a nonstop circumnavigation in a small aircraft.
- A nonstop circumnavigation by sailboat requires careful planning for food and fuel.
solo circumnavigation
1/sˈoʊloʊ sˈɚkˈʌmnˈævɪɡˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
circumnavigation done alone
a trip around the world (or a place) by one person
Examples
- Her solo circumnavigation made her a national hero.
- The documentary follows a sailor preparing for a solo circumnavigation.