Meaning & use
pilgrim
A person who travels to a sacred or meaningful place, especially for religious reasons.
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Thousands of pilgrims walk the ancient trail to the shrine every spring.
The Pilgrims sailed to North America in 1620 seeking religious freedom.
A note on using this word
With a capital P, Pilgrims specifically refers to the English settlers who founded Plymouth Colony in 1620; lowercase pilgrim describes anyone on a religious journey.
Words with a similar meaning
travelerwayfarer
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