Pilgrimage Definition

pĭlgrə-mĭj
pilgrimages
noun
pilgrimages
A journey made by a pilgrim, esp. to a shrine or holy place.
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Any long journey, as to a place of historical interest.
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(by extension) A visit to any site revered or associated with a meaningful event.

Each year we made a pilgrimage to New York City to visit the pub where we all first met.
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verb
pilgrimages
To go on a pilgrimage.
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Other Word Forms of Pilgrimage

Noun

Singular:
pilgrimage
Plural:
pilgrimages

Pilgrimage Sentence Examples

  • Thousands from all parts of India make the pilgrimage every year.

  • It was taken by Robert Aske, leader of the Pilgrimage of Grace, in 1536.

  • There are also a pilgrimage church on a hill 1621 ft.

  • Robert was in a good position to obtain information, for the Mont St Michel was one of the four great centres of pilgrimage in Europe.

  • Bridget's saintly and charitable life soon made her known far and wide; she gained, too, great religious influence over her husband, with whom (1341-1343) she went on pilgrimage to St James of Compostella.

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