Meaning & Definition of word "Circumcise"

Circumcise

/ˈsɜːrkəmˌsaɪz/

verb:

  • 1. To remove the foreskin from the penis of a male, typically for religious or medical reasons.
    • Example: Many Jewish families choose to circumcise their newborn sons as part of a religious ceremony.
  • 2. To cut off the foreskin; to perform the operation of circumcision.
    • Example: He was circumcised at a young age for health reasons.
  • 3. 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.
    • Example: 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 of circumcise

Meaning: Cut down

Example Sentence: He's been cut down in the name of tradition.

Meaning: The snip

Example Sentence: He's worried about the snip today.