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/ˈsɜːrkəmˌsaɪz/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To remove the foreskin from the penis of a male, typically for religious or medical reasons.
Many Jewish families choose to circumcise their newborn sons as part of a religious ceremony.
To cut off the foreskin; to perform the operation of circumcision.
He was circumcised at a young age for health reasons.
To remove the clitoral hood from a female, often for cultural or religious practices; however, this practice is condemned and considered a violation of human rights.
Some cultures perform female circumcision, although it has been widely protested by human rights organizations.
Etymology
From Latin 'circumcidere', meaning 'to cut around'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
circumcision ceremony
A religious or cultural event where circumcision is performed.
to circumcise
To perform the act of circumcision.
Related Words
circumcision
The surgical removal of the foreskin.
foreskin
The retractable fold of skin that covers the glans of the penis.
Slang Meanings
Cut down
He's been cut down in the name of tradition.
The snip
He's worried about the snip today.