Meaning of the word circumcise in English
What does circumcise mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
circumcise
US /ˈsɝː.kəm.saɪz/
UK /ˈsɜː.kəm.saɪz/
Verb
to cut off the foreskin of (a male, especially a baby) or the clitoris of (a female), typically for religious or cultural reasons or for health benefits.
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Many Jewish families choose to circumcise their male infants as part of a religious tradition.
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In some cultures, female genital mutilation, which includes forms of circumcising females, is still practiced.
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