circa

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  1. preposition In approximately; about: born circa 1900.

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  1. Latin circā, from circum, around (probably on the model of adverbs like intrā, within), from circus, circle; see circle.

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  1. Latin, adverb and preposition, about, around, equivalent to circum, about: see circum-.
 

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/ˈsərkə/
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