CEFR B2

pilgrimage

noun

Meaning

A journey, especially a long one, made to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion.

Examples

The ancient city of Jerusalem is a common destination for Christian, Jewish, and Muslim pilgrimages.
Many Hindus undertake a pilgrimage to the Ganges River to bathe in its holy waters.

Synonyms: journey, expedition, quest, hajj

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pilgrimage (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪlɡrɪmɪdʒ/

Definition

A journey, especially a long one, made to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion.

Examples

The ancient city of Jerusalem is a common destination for Christian, Jewish, and Muslim pilgrimages.
Many Hindus undertake a pilgrimage to the Ganges River to bathe in its holy waters.
After years of planning, they finally embarked on their pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.

How to Use pilgrimage

go on a pilgrimage (collocation): To embark on a journey to a sacred place. — "They decided to go on a pilgrimage to Rome next spring."
pilgrimage to (prepositional phrase): A journey made to a specific sacred destination. — "The annual pilgrimage to Lourdes attracts thousands of visitors."

Synonyms of pilgrimage

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