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Perambulate: meaning, definitions and examples

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perambulate

 

[ pəˈræmbjʊleɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

walking around

To perambulate means to walk through, about, or over a particular area or place, often for the purpose of inspection or survey. It implies a leisurely or systematic exploration or examination of a space. The term can also refer to traveling around a property to determine its bounds or limits, particularly in legal contexts. Perambulation can be associated with both urban and rural settings, and sometimes refers to the act of casually strolling or wandering without a specific destination.

Synonyms

explore, roam, stroll, traverse, wander

Examples of usage

  • They decided to perambulate the park every Saturday morning.
  • The surveyor was hired to perambulate the land and map its boundaries.
  • She enjoyed perambulating through the historic district of the city.
  • During the summer, families would perambulate along the beach.

Translations

Translations of the word "perambulate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perambular

🇮🇳 परिभ्रमण करना

🇩🇪 umherwandern

🇮🇩 berkeliling

🇺🇦 переміщатися

🇵🇱 wędrować

🇯🇵 徘徊する

🇫🇷 parcourir

🇪🇸 pasear

🇹🇷 dolaşmak

🇰🇷 배회하다

🇸🇦 يتجول

🇨🇿 putovat

🇸🇰 putovať

🇨🇳 漫步

🇸🇮 potovati

🇮🇸 fara um

🇰🇿 жүру

🇬🇪 სეირნობა

🇦🇿 gəzinti

🇲🇽 pasear

Etymology

The word 'perambulate' comes from the Latin 'perambulare', which is composed of 'per-', meaning 'through', and 'ambulare', meaning 'to walk'. The term has historical roots in English law, where it was used to describe the practice of walking around the boundaries of a property to informally define its limits. The use of the verb in English dates back to the 15th century, with the nuance of wandering or exploring an area established by the 17th century. Over time, 'perambulate' has retained its somewhat formal and literary tone, often used in contexts related to surveying land or leisurely exploration. Its applicability in both casual and technical settings gives it a unique place in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,058, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.