circumjacent

/ˌsɜrkəmˈdʒeɪsənt/
adjective
  1. Surrounding; lying or situated around something.
    • The circumjacent hills provided a natural barrier against the wind.
    • The surveyor mapped the circumjacent properties to determine the exact boundaries.
    • The castle was protected by a deep moat and the circumjacent forests.
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