Deambulation

/ˌdiːæmbjʊˈleɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The act of walking about or wandering; a leisurely walk or stroll, especially as part of daily exercise or contemplation.

Etymology

From Latin 'deambulare' (to walk about), combining 'de-' (around) plus 'ambulare' (to walk). 'Ambulare' is the root of 'ambulance,' 'perambulate,' and 'amble.'

Kelly Says

Latin gave us 'ambulare' for walking, and English combined it with 'de-' (around) to create the delightfully formal 'deambulation'—it's what philosophers did in ancient schools while discussing ideas, pacing back and forth.

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