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1pilgrimage

noun pil·grim·age \ˈpil-grə-mij\

: a journey to a holy place

: a journey to a special or unusual place

Full Definition of PILGRIMAGE

1
:  a journey of a pilgrim; especially :  one to a shrine or a sacred place
2
:  the course of life on earth
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First Known Use of PILGRIMAGE

14th century

Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms

Zen, antinomian, avatar, gnosticism, illuminati, ineffable, karma, koan, mantra

2pilgrimage

verb
pilgrimagedpilgrimag·ing

Definition of PILGRIMAGE

intransitive verb
:  to go on a pilgrimage

First Known Use of PILGRIMAGE

14th century

Related to PILGRIMAGE

Synonyms
journey, peregrinate, travel, tour, trek, trip, voyage
PILGRIMAGE Defined for Kids

pilgrimage

noun pil·grim·age \ˈpil-grə-mij\

Definition of PILGRIMAGE for Kids

:  a journey made by a pilgrim

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  1. pilgrimage
  2. pilgrimage festival
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