pilgrim
Pilgrim (noun) means a person who travels to a place of religious significance. Example: “Thousands of pilgrims walk the Camino de Santiago every year.”
How to use pilgrim
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone on a religious journey, or (capitalised) one of the early Plymouth Colony settlers.
Word forms
pilgrimed past tense, pilgrims plural, Pilgrims plural, pilgrims singular
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Thousands of _____ walk the Camino de Santiago every year.
Etymology
From Old French pelegrin, ultimately from Latin peregrinus, "foreigner" — a doublet of the word "peregrine."
Frequently asked questions
What does “pilgrim” mean?
The word “pilgrim” means a person who travels to a place of religious significance. In plain terms, someone on a religious journey, or (capitalised) one of the early Plymouth Colony settlers.
How do you pronounce “pilgrim”?
“Pilgrim” is pronounced PIHLG-rihm (/ˈpɪlɡɹɪm/ in IPA).
How do you use “pilgrim” in a sentence?
Here is “pilgrim” used in a sentence: “Thousands of pilgrims walk the Camino de Santiago every year.”
What part of speech is “pilgrim”?
“Pilgrim” is a noun.
Where does the word “pilgrim” come from?
The word “pilgrim” comes from Latin. From Old French pelegrin, ultimately from Latin peregrinus, "foreigner" — a doublet of the word "peregrine.".
Is “pilgrim” a common word?
“Pilgrim” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “pilgrim” have?
“Pilgrim” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who travels to a place of religious significance.
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