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pilgrim

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpɪlɡrɪm/

Forms: pilgrims

pilgrim means: Someone who travels to a holy place because of their religious beliefs.

noun

RELIGIOUS TRAVELERB2

Someone who travels to a holy place because of their religious beliefs.

  • The pilgrim walked to the shrine.
  • Thousands of pilgrims gathered outside the temple.
  • A local family offered the tired pilgrim a bed.

Common phrases: a Christian pilgrim, pilgrim route, pilgrim hostel

TRAVELERC2

Someone who travels from one place to another.

  • The pilgrim continued along the dusty road.
  • Two pilgrims sought shelter from the rain.
  • Like a restless pilgrim, she wandered through unfamiliar towns.

Similar words: traveler, wanderer

Common phrases: a weary pilgrim, a lonely pilgrim

Questions about pilgrim

What does pilgrim mean?

Someone who travels to a holy place because of their religious beliefs.

What is pilgrim in other languages?

Türkçe: hacı · Español: peregrino · Français: pèlerin · Deutsch: Pilger · Italiano: pellegrino · 日本語: 巡礼者

How do you pronounce pilgrim?

It is pronounced /ˈpɪlɡrɪm/.

How do you use pilgrim in a sentence?

The pilgrim walked to the shrine. Thousands of pilgrims gathered outside the temple.

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