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

Words with a similar meaning to pilgrimage:

• journey
• expedition
• quest
• hajj

Antonyms of pilgrimage

Words with the opposite meaning to pilgrimage:

• return
• stay

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