pilgrim (Meaning)
pilgrim (n)
someone who journeys in foreign lands
one of the colonists from England who sailed to America on the Mayflower and founded the colony of Plymouth in New England in 1620
someone who journeys to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion
pilgrim (n.)
A wayfarer; a wanderer; a traveler; a stranger.
One who travels far, or in strange lands, to visit some holy place or shrine as a devotee; as, a pilgrim to Loretto; Canterbury pilgrims. See Palmer.
pilgrim (a.)
Of or pertaining to a pilgrim, or pilgrims; making pilgrimages.
pilgrim (v. i.)
To journey; to wander; to ramble.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pilgrim
Synonyms:
Synonyms:
- emigre
- refugee
- transient
- sunseeker
- snowbird
- guest
- noncitizen
- tripper
- holidaymaker
- defector
- migrant
- vacationist
- sightseer
- holidayer
- rubbernecker
- expatriate
- alien
- deportee
- pioneer
- newcomer
- hosteler
- squatter
- immigrant
- emigre
- foreigner
- excursionist
- relocatee
- trekker
- migrator
- exile
- evacuee
- colonist
- rubberneck
pilgrim Sentence Examples
- The weary pilgrims trudged through the desert, their robes billowing in the wind.
- The medieval pilgrims embarked on a perilous journey to the Holy Land.
- The English poet William Langland portrayed pilgrims in his allegorical work, Piers Plowman.
- The pilgrims visited sacred sites, seeking spiritual enlightenment and redemption.
- The modern concept of pilgrimage has evolved, encompassing journeys to both religious and secular destinations.
- The Camino de Santiago, a popular pilgrimage route in Europe, attracts millions of pilgrims each year.
- The pilgrims gathered around the campfire, sharing stories and songs.
- The humble pilgrims lived a life of simplicity and devotion.
- The pilgrims faced numerous challenges and hardships on their journey, but their faith sustained them.
- The pilgrims returned home transformed by their experiences, carrying with them a renewed sense of purpose and gratitude.
FAQs About the word pilgrim
someone who journeys in foreign lands, one of the colonists from England who sailed to America on the Mayflower and founded the colony of Plymouth in New Englan
traveler,traveller, visitor, journeyer, hosteller,tourist, wayfarer, vacationer, emigre, refugee
No antonyms found.
The weary pilgrims trudged through the desert, their robes billowing in the wind.
The medieval pilgrims embarked on a perilous journey to the Holy Land.
The English poet William Langland portrayed pilgrims in his allegorical work, Piers Plowman.
The pilgrims visited sacred sites, seeking spiritual enlightenment and redemption.
