peregrination — a journey, especially a long or meandering one
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a journey, especially a long or meandering one
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌperɪɡrɪˈneɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The professor's peregrination through ancient libraries yielded surprising discoveries.
- My grandmother's peregrination from store to store during sales season is legendary.
- The artist's peregrination through small towns inspired her latest painting series.
peregrination
NOUN[/ˌperɪɡrɪˈneɪʃən/]
a journey, especially a long or meandering one
His peregrination across three continents filled twelve worn journals.
Through peregrination comes creation, leading to destination
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'peregrinatio', derived from 'peregrinari' meaning 'to travel abroad' or 'to wander'. The root 'peregrinus' means 'foreign' or 'traveling', combining 'per-' (through) and 'ager' (field/land).
Breakdown
per- (through) + ager (field/land) + -inus (adjective suffix) + -atio (noun suffix) = peregrination (a journey through lands, a wandering)
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📝Examples
“The professor's peregrination through ancient libraries yielded surprising discoveries.”
“My grandmother's peregrination from store to store during sales season is legendary.”
“The artist's peregrination through small towns inspired her latest painting series.”
“His peregrination through every coffee shop in the city was really just procrastination.”
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