pilgrim

UK
/ˈpɪlɡrɪm/
US
/ˈpɪlɡrɪm/

Translations

pilgrimnoun
pilgrims
pl
UK
/ˈpɪlɡrɪm/
US
/ˈpɪlɡrɪm/
The pilgrim traveled to the holy city.
Паломник отправился в святой город.
The ancient text described the journey of a lone pilgrim.
Древний текст описывал путешествие одинокого странника.
Additional translations
pilgrimverb
pilgrimed
Past Simple
pilgrimed
Past Participle
pilgriming
Gerund
Archaic/rare: to journey as a pilgrim
pilgrimadjective
UK
/ˈpɪlɡrɪm/
US
/ˈpɪlɡrɪm/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., pilgrim costumes, pilgrim fathers)

Definitions

pilgrimnoun
A person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.
The pilgrim traveled for weeks to reach the holy city.
A traveler or wanderer, especially in a foreign land.
The pilgrim marveled at the new sights and sounds of the distant country.
One of the English settlers who founded the Plymouth Colony in New England in 1620.
The Pilgrims celebrated their first successful harvest with a feast that became known as Thanksgiving.
pilgrimverb
To journey to a sacred place as a pilgrim; to go on pilgrimage.
In medieval times, many devout Christians pilgrimed to Santiago de Compostela.
pilgrimadjective
Relating to pilgrims or pilgrimage; used before another noun.
She wore a traditional pilgrim dress for the school play.