pilgrimage
word
Definition
A journey, often long, made to a sacred place for religious reasons. It can also refer more generally to any journey made for a special purpose.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in religious contexts (Christianity: to Jerusalem, Islam: to Mecca). Can describe both literal and metaphorical journeys. Formal and literary tone; not used for ordinary travel.
Spanish: peregrinaciónPortuguese (BR): peregrinaçãoPortuguese (PT): peregrinaçãoChinese (Simplified): 朝圣Chinese (Traditional): 朝聖Hindi: तीर्थयात्राArabic: حج - رحلة حجBengali: তীর্থযাত্রাRussian: паломничествоJapanese: 巡礼Vietnamese: hành hươngKorean: 순례Turkish: hac - ziyaret (dini amaçlı)Urdu: زیارتIndonesian: ziarah
Example Sentences
Every year, thousands make a pilgrimage to Mecca.
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The pilgrimage took several days to complete.
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She went on a pilgrimage to a famous temple.
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For him, visiting his childhood home was a kind of pilgrimage.
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Many people see walking the Camino de Santiago as a meaningful pilgrimage.
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Their annual pilgrimage to the old stadium is a family tradition.
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