pilgrim
a person who journeys, especially a long distance, to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion: pilgrims to the Holy Land.
a traveler or wanderer, especially in a foreign place.
an original settler in a region.
(initial capital letter) one of the band of Puritans who founded the colony of Plymouth, Mass., in 1620.
a newcomer to a region or place, especially to the western U.S.
Origin of pilgrim
1Other words from pilgrim
- pil·gri·mat·ic, pil·gri·mat·i·cal, adjective
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How to use pilgrim in a sentence
They would have one class in potato burlap sacks and colorful feathers, and then the other class dressed as pilgrims.
What Thanksgiving Means Today to the Native American Tribe That Fed the Pilgrims | Olivia B. Waxman | November 23, 2021 | TimeBecause while the Wampanoags did help the Pilgrims survive, their support was followed by years of a slow, unfolding genocide of their people and the taking of their land.
This tribe helped the Pilgrims survive for their first Thanksgiving. They still regret it 400 years later. | Dana Hedgpeth | November 4, 2021 | Washington PostSinging at a concert with other fans, chanting prayers surrounded by pilgrims or doing the “wave” during a ballgame — these are all ways of making personal connections.
Large events can be cesspools of germs. Here’s why we ache for them, anyway. | Galadriel Watson | May 13, 2021 | Washington PostNamed after what some say is the patron saint of pandemics, the village is drawing day-trippers seeking to snap a photo of its street sign as well as pilgrims who want to pray at the altar of the saint.
This Austrian ski resort is preparing for a snowless future | Denise Hruby | February 18, 2021 | Washington PostNot everyone is happy to let the pope play the humble pilgrim.
It is home to Papa pilgrim, a literal-minded, self-fashioned prophet; his wife, Country Rose; and their 15 dutiful children.
This Week’s Hot Reads, July 15, 2013 | Sarah Stodola, Jen Vafidis, Damaris Colhoun | July 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTMost were originally drove roads, paths to market, or pilgrim paths.
Pictured above is the sculpture titled Hopeful Had Much Ado from pilgrim's Progress.
The tip of the one of the spires at the National Cathedral fell onto the steps of pilgrim Road.
Naw, I sold my outfit to a goggle-eyed pilgrim that has an idea buffalo hides is prime all summer.
Raw Gold | Bertrand W. SinclairThere is a charm in Defoe's works that one hardly finds, excepting in the pilgrim's Progress.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil | Maria GrahamWe can get a pretty good idea of the reasons which led the pilgrim Fathers to brave everything to get away from their home land.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car | Thomas D. MurphyEvery pilgrim would consider his pilgrimage of no account if he did not step in here immediately on his arrival.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferThe older nuns had turned from their tasks and paused, in passing by, to hear the pilgrim's story.
The First Christmas Tree | Henry Van Dyke
British Dictionary definitions for pilgrim (1 of 2)
/ (ˈpɪlɡrɪm) /
a person who undertakes a journey to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion
any wayfarer
Origin of pilgrim
1British Dictionary definitions for Pilgrim (2 of 2)
/ (ˈpɪlɡrɪm) /
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