Encirclement: meaning, definitions and examples

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encirclement

 

[ ษชnหˆsษ™หklm(ษ™)nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military strategy

The action of surrounding or enclosing a place or enemy forces, typically for a military purpose.

Synonyms

enclosing, enclosure, surrounding

Examples of usage

  • The encirclement of the enemy stronghold was a key part of the battle plan.
  • The successful encirclement of the city led to the surrender of the opposing forces.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The act of forming a circle or ring around something.

Synonyms

enclosing, enclosure, surrounding

Examples of usage

  • The encirclement of the campfire by the scouts created a cozy atmosphere.
  • The encirclement of the garden with flowers enhanced its beauty.

Translations

Translations of the word "encirclement" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cerco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‡เคฐเคพเคฌเค‚เคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einkreisung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengepungan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั‚ะพั‡ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okrฤ…ลผenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒ…ๅ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท encerclement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cerco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kuลŸatma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์œ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุทูˆูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obklรญฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obkฤพรบฤenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…ๅ›ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obkolitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umkring

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ัˆะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผhasirษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cerco

Etymology

The word 'encirclement' originated from the combination of the prefix 'en-' meaning 'around' and the noun 'circlement', which comes from the verb 'circle'. The concept of encirclement has been used throughout history in military tactics and strategic planning, dating back to ancient times. It plays a crucial role in warfare and siege warfare, where surrounding the enemy forces can lead to their defeat or surrender.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,122, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.