peregrination
UK: ˌperɪɡrɪˈneɪʃn | US: ˌperəɡrɪˈneɪʃn
n. a long journey, especially one involving travel to foreign or distant places
n. (archaic) the act of traveling from place to place
peregrination = peregrin<foreign, traveling> + ation<noun suffix>
- peregrin (from Latin peregrinus, meaning "foreign" or "traveling," derived from peregre "abroad," combining per- "through" + ager "land")
- ation (a noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process, from Latin -atio)
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin peregrinatio, reflecting the ancient Roman concept of journeying beyond one's homeland. The root peregrinus originally described someone traveling abroad, emphasizing movement through (per-) foreign lands (ager). Over time, it evolved into a poetic term for extended, often adventurous travels, retaining its classical connotation of wandering.
His peregrination across Asia lasted three years.
The novel recounts the protagonist’s peregrination through war-torn Europe.
Medieval monks often undertook peregrinations to holy sites.
She documented her peregrination in a series of vivid travel essays.
The term "peregrination" evokes a sense of purposeful wandering.