Pilgrim: meaning, definitions and examples
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pilgrim
[ ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm ]
religious journey
A pilgrim is a person who travels to a sacred place for religious reasons.
Synonyms
devotee, peregrine, worshipper
Examples of usage
- The pilgrim traveled to Mecca for Hajj.
- She embarked on a pilgrimage to Lourdes.
historical context
In American history, a Pilgrim refers to one of the English settlers who founded the Plymouth Colony in 1620.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1621.
- The Pilgrims faced many challenges in the New World.
Translations
Translations of the word "pilgrim" in other languages:
🇵🇹 peregrino
🇮🇳 तीर्थयात्री
🇩🇪 Pilger
🇮🇩 peziarah
🇺🇦 паломник
🇵🇱 pielgrzym
🇯🇵 巡礼者 (じゅんれいしゃ)
🇫🇷 pèlerin
🇪🇸 peregrino
🇹🇷 hacık
🇰🇷 순례자 (sunryeja)
🇸🇦 حاج
🇨🇿 poutník
🇸🇰 pútnik
🇨🇳 朝圣者 (cháoshèng zhě)
🇸🇮 romar
🇮🇸 pílagrímur
🇰🇿 қажы
🇬🇪 მომლოცველი
🇦🇿 ziyarətçi
🇲🇽 peregrino
Etymology
The word 'pilgrim' has its origins in Middle English, from the Old French 'pelerin', meaning 'foreigner, stranger'. It was later influenced by the Latin 'peregrinus', which referred to a traveler or foreigner. The concept of pilgrimage has deep roots in various religious traditions, with pilgrims journeying to holy sites as an act of devotion and seeking spiritual fulfillment.