pilgrimage
UK: ˈpɪlɡrɪmɪdʒ | US: ˈpɪlɡrɪmɪdʒ
n. a journey to a sacred place for religious or spiritual purposes
n. a long journey or search of great moral or emotional significance
The word "pilgrimage" originates from the Old French "pelerinage," derived from "pelerin" (pilgrim), which itself comes from the Latin "peregrinus" (foreigner, traveler). The Latin term combines "per-" (through) and "ager" (land), reflecting the idea of crossing territories. Over time, "pilgrim" evolved to specifically denote a religious traveler, and the suffix "-age" was added to form the noun describing the act or journey. The word captures the historical and spiritual significance of journeys to sacred sites.
Every year, thousands of Muslims undertake a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Her trip to her ancestral village felt like a pilgrimage.
The novel describes a spiritual pilgrimage across the desert.
Visiting his mentor’s grave became a personal pilgrimage for him.
The ancient temple has been a site of pilgrimage for centuries.