Synonyms for
Pilgrim
Definition
a person who journeys to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- holy pilgrim
- devout pilgrim
- lone pilgrim
- ancient pilgrim
- weary pilgrim
- pilgrim's progress
- pilgrim fathers
Word family
Usage note
While 'pilgrim' often refers to someone on a religious journey, it can also describe any long or arduous journey. The verb form 'to pilgrim' is less common and can sound archaic.
Example sentences
- The pilgrim went on a long journey to visit a holy place.
- The pilgrim carried a heavy backpack full of supplies.
- The pilgrim walked for miles in the hot sun.
- The pilgrim prayed every day during their journey.
- The pilgrim met many other travelers on their journey.
Quotes
The pilgrim is humble and devout, and human, and charitable, and ready to smile and admire; therefore, he should comprehend the whole of his way, the poeple in it, and the hills and the clouds, and the habits of the various cities.
The pilgrim is not like those who travel for pleasure.
The pilgrim is a wanderer, seeking knowledge of created things and learning about the mysteries of the universe.