Synonyms for

Pilgrimage

Verb / ˈpɪlgrʌmʌdʒ / / ˈpɪlgrʌmɪdʒ / Another word for pilgrimage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a journey, especially a long one, made to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion

Synonyms & similar words

pilgrimsjourney journey voyage trek expedition mission pilgrimage excursion jaunt safari odyssey peregrination sightseeing tour travel trip wander wayfaring peregrination progress tripping

Synonyms by register

Formal

expedition journey quest voyage

Informal

trip jaunt outing

Literary

sojourn odyssey

Antonyms

vacation leisure idleness rest relaxation amusement

Common collocations

  • make a pilgrimage
  • religious pilgrimage
  • spiritual pilgrimage
  • undertake a pilgrimage
  • pilgrimage site
  • go on pilgrimage
  • a long pilgrimage

Word family

noun pilgrimage
verb pilgrimage
adjective pilgrim

Usage note

While 'pilgrimage' often refers to a religious journey, it can also be used metaphorically for any significant or meaningful journey.

Example sentences

  1. My family and I went on a pilgrimage to the Vatican.
  2. The pilgrims walked for miles on their pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
  3. In the Middle Ages, pilgrimages were very popular.
  4. Every year, millions of people go on a pilgrimage to the Ganges river.
  5. The pilgrims were tired but happy after their long pilgrimage.

Quotes

  • "The journey itself is my home." - Matsuo Basho
  • "Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever." - Peter Hagerty
  • "I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." - Susan Sontag

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