"pro-circ" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: pro- + circ Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pro|circ}} pro- + circ Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} pro-circ (not comparable)
  1. (informal) Supportive of male infant circumcision. Tags: informal, not-comparable Categories (topical): Circumcision

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