Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
compostela
Noun
/kɒmpəˈstɛlə/
Definition
A certificate awarded to pilgrims who complete the Camino de Santiago, the Way of St. James.
Examples
- After completing the walk, she proudly received her compostela from the cathedral.
- Many pilgrims cherish their compostela as a symbol of their spiritual journey.
Meaning
It refers to an official document that recognizes the accomplishment of walking a pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
Synonyms
- Certificate
- Document
- Award
