pilgrim — a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɪlɡrɪm/
Example Sentences
- The modern pilgrim carries a smartphone instead of a prayer book.
- She became a pilgrim to the birthplace of her favorite author.
- Coffee lovers are pilgrims to the first Starbucks in Seattle.
pilgrim
NOUN[/ˈpɪlɡrɪm/]
a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Medieval Latin peregrinus, meaning 'foreigner' or 'traveler'. Over time, the term acquired a specifically religious connotation, coming to denote a person undertaking a sacred journey or pilgrimage to a holy site.
Breakdown
per- (through) + ager (field, land) + -inus (adjective suffix), literally 'one who travels through foreign lands'. The root ager evolved into the concept of journeying abroad, which later specialized to mean religious pilgrimage.
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📝Examples
“The modern pilgrim carries a smartphone instead of a prayer book.”
“She became a pilgrim to the birthplace of her favorite author.”
“Coffee lovers are pilgrims to the first Starbucks in Seattle.”
“The tired pilgrim rested under the shade of an ancient tree.”
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