pilgrimage
/ˈpɪlɡrəmɪdʒ/
noun
- A journey to a holy place for religious reasons.
- The Hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must make at least once.
- Pilgrims have been making this pilgrimage for over a thousand years.
- They went on a pilgrimage to the ancient temple in the mountains.
- A journey taken to visit a place that has special meaning or importance to a person.
- The family's annual pilgrimage to the beach was a cherished tradition.
- Her pilgrimage to the author's hometown helped her understand the books better.
- Baseball fans often make a pilgrimage to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
Synonyms
verb
- To go on a journey to a sacred or special place.
- Every year, thousands of people pilgrimage to the shrine in the hills.
- They plan to pilgrimage to the holy city next spring.
- She pilgrimaged to the birthplace of her favorite poet.