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