Pilgrimage (Noun)
Meaning
A journey to a sacred place.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Every year millions of Muslims make the pilgrimage to Mecca as a once-in-a-lifetime duty.
- The famous Spanish pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela has been traveled by devotees for centuries.
- Hindu pilgrims from all over the world visit the Ganges River for spiritual renewal.
- For many Buddhists, the journey to Lumbini is a lifelong pilgrimage to pay homage to the birthplace of Buddha.
- Catholics travel from all corners of the globe to Rome as part of a pilgrimage to seek spiritual guidance and enlightenment.