peregrination

[ per-i-gruh-ney-shuhn ]

noun

1. travel from one place to another, especially on foot.

   Synonyms: expedition, excursion, trip

2. a course of travel; journey.

   Synonyms: expedition, excursion, trip

Word History and Origins

Origin of peregrination¹

1425–75; late Middle English peregrinacioun (< Middle French peregrinacion ) < Latin peregrīnātiōn- (stem of peregrīnātiō ) a traveling abroad. See peregrinate, -ion

Example Sentences

The humpbacks look built for flying, as much as for their undersea peregrinations.

From Nautilus

After an arduous peregrination through the land of spirits, the brother found and secured his sister as directed.

From Project Gutenberg

This proposition being readily acceded to, the party set forth upon their intended peregrination.

From Project Gutenberg

Returning one day from such a peregrination, he determined to end a routine of existence so humiliating to his pride.

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The purse of Ascham was not equal to the expense of peregrination; and, therefore, he hoped to have it augmented by a pension.

From Project Gutenberg

Leaving him to pursue his toilsome peregrination, we return once more to the cavern of Kalyb.

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