noun
Uncommon
pilgrimage
PIHLG-rih-mihj
Pilgrimage (noun) means a journey made to a sacred or meaningful place. Example: “Millions of Muslims make the pilgrimage to Mecca each year during Hajj.”
noun
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A journey made to a sacred or meaningful place.
"In the Muslim faith, the pilgrimage to Mecca is known as the Hajj."
"Millions of Muslims make the pilgrimage to Mecca each year during Hajj."
"For die-hard fans, visiting Graceland felt like a pilgrimage."
"Every summer my grandparents made a pilgrimage to the village where they first met."
How to use pilgrimage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA meaningful journey to a place that matters deeply to you, religiously or personally.
Common pairings
make a pilgrimage
a pilgrimage site
religious pilgrimage
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Word forms
- Plural
- pilgrimages
- Third person singular
- pilgrimages
- Past tense
- pilgrimaged
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Millions of Muslims make the _____ to Mecca each year during Hajj.
Etymology
Formed from "pilgrim" plus the suffix "-age."
Synonyms
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pilgrim's journey
Rhymes for pilgrimage
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What does “pilgrimage” mean?
The word “pilgrimage” means a journey made to a sacred or meaningful place. In plain terms, a meaningful journey to a place that matters deeply to you, religiously or personally.
How do you pronounce “pilgrimage”?
“Pilgrimage” is pronounced PIHLG-rih-mihj (/ˈpɪlɡɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pilgrimage” in a sentence?
Here is “pilgrimage” used in a sentence: “Millions of Muslims make the pilgrimage to Mecca each year during Hajj.”
What part of speech is “pilgrimage”?
“Pilgrimage” is a noun.
Is “pilgrimage” a common word?
“Pilgrimage” is an uncommon word in modern English.
