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
Word origin
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.