Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pilgrim
noun
/ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/
Definition
A pilgrim is a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.
Examples
- Many pilgrims visit the holy sites in Jerusalem each year.
- During the annual pilgrimage, devotees express their faith and reverence.
- The pilgrims traveled for miles to reach the shrine.
Meaning
The term often refers to someone who travels to a location of spiritual significance, usually as an act of devotion or to seek enlightenment.
Synonyms
- Wayfarer
- Voyager
- Traveler
- Wanderer
- Devotee
