Synonyms for

Pilgrims

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

Definition

Pilgrims are people who travel to a holy place or shrine.

Synonyms & similar words

pilgrimfather pilgrim travelers wayfarers wanderers nomads roamers migrants sojourners tourists visitors guests outsiders foreigners aliens strangers devotees worshipers believers faithful pious religious

Synonyms by register

Formal

devotees worshippers acolytes

Literary

wayfarers wanderers sojourners

Antonyms

tourists travelers sightseers explorers adventurers sojourners

Common collocations

  • religious pilgrims
  • Muslim pilgrims
  • Christian pilgrims
  • pilgrims' progress
  • pilgrims' journey
  • early pilgrims
  • pilgrims' arrival
  • pilgrims' departure

Word family

noun pilgrimage
verb pilgrimage

Usage note

While 'pilgrims' often refers to religious travelers, it can also denote people on a long journey for any purpose, especially historically. Avoid using it for casual tourists.

Example sentences

  1. The pilgrims journeyed to the holy land to visit temples.
  2. They were pilgrims who traveled to Mecca to fulfill their religious duties.
  3. The pilgrims traveled to Jerusalem to explore the holy city.
  4. The pilgrims traveled by foot to show their devotion to their faith.
  5. Pilgrims come from all over the world to visit the Vatican.

Quotes

  • For what are we born if not to aid one another? - Ernest Hemingway
  • The journey is the reward. - Taoist Proverb
  • The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. - Saint Augustine

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