pilgrimage

noun
UK: /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪ.mɪdʒ/
US: /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪ.mɪdʒ/

  1. A journey to a holy place for religious reasons.

    1. They went on a pilgrimage to Mecca.
    2. His visit to the war memorial was a personal pilgrimage to honor his grandfather.

  2. A journey to a place associated with someone or something well-known or respected.

    1. Fans made a pilgrimage to his childhood home.
    2. Many film buffs make the annual pilgrimage to the Cannes Film Festival.

Synonyms

mission trip crusade excursion journey
pilgrimage intransitive-verb

  1. To go on a pilgrimage.

    1. Many people pilgrimage to Lourdes.
    2. Every year, thousands pilgrimage to the ancient temple seeking blessings.

  2. To travel to a place that is considered special or important.

    1. Movie fans pilgrimage to the locations where famous films were shot.
    2. Foodies pilgrimage to that small town just to experience the renowned chef's tasting menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pilgrimage" in English means: A journey to a holy place for religious reasons., A journey to a place associated with someone or something well-known or respected..

The phonetic transcription of "pilgrimage" is /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪ.mɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪ.mɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pilgrimage": mission, trip, crusade, excursion, journey.

Example usage of "pilgrimage": "They went on a pilgrimage to Mecca.". More examples on the page.