Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
palmer
noun
/ˈpɑːlmər/
Definition
A person who has been on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, or more broadly, one who carries a palm branch as a sign of having completed such a pilgrimage.
Examples
- The palmer returned home after many years, proudly carrying his palm branch.
- In the past, palmers were often seen as holy figures in their communities.
Meaning
The term ‘palmer’ originally referred to medieval European pilgrims who returned from the Holy Land with palm branches, symbolizing their journey.
Synonyms
- pilgrim
- wanderer
- traveler
