Pilgrimage

noun

/ˈpɪlɡɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/

Word Frequency: 4.2

Definitions

1.nounA journey made to a sacred place, or a religious journey.

"In the Muslim faith, the pilgrimage to Mecca is known as the Hajj."

2.noun(by extension) A visit to any site revered or associated with a meaningful event.

"Each year we made a pilgrimage to New York City to visit the pub where we all first met."

3.verbTo go on a pilgrimage.

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