1. the act or process of surrounding, encircling, or including something completely
Usage: formal; less common than the verb 'encompass'
2. something that encompasses or encloses; a surrounding area or boundary
Usage: rare

Examples

• The encompassment of the entire valley by mountains created a natural barrier.
• The project's encompassment of multiple disciplines required collaboration across departments.
• The city wall's encompassment protected residents from external threats.
• Her research demonstrated the encompassment of various cultural traditions within a single framework.
• The encompassment of all stakeholders in the decision-making process ensured broad support.