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Meaning of pilgrims
A person who journeys to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion.
Etymology of pilgrims
The word "pilgrims" has its roots in the Latin word "peregrinus," meaning "foreigner" or "traveler," which is derived from "peregre," meaning "abroad"
The term has been used in English since the 13th century to describe travelers, especially those on a religious journey
Synonyms
travelers
wanderers
voyagers
wayfarers
trekkers
hikers
backpackers
tourists
visitors
sojourners
journeyers
roamers
vagabonds
migrants
settlers
colonizers
adventurers
explorers
pioneers
settlers
migrants
immigrants
emigrants
refugees
fugitives
nomads
gypsies
vagrants
itinerants
travelers
commuters
tourists
vacationers
sightseers
excursionists
Definitions
- A person who travels to a place of particular interest or significance, especially a place considered sacred
- A person who makes a journey, especially a long and difficult one, to a special place, often for religious reasons
- A person who travels to a foreign country, especially for a long period
Usage Examples
- The pilgrims walked for hours to reach the sacred temple
- Thousands of pilgrims flock to the city every year for the festival
- The pilgrims were exhausted but exhilarated after completing their journey
Antonyms
residents
locals
natives
inhabitants
settlers
stayers
remainers
nontravelers
homebodies
sedentaries
stationaries
stability seekers
comfort lovers
home lovers
settlers
locals
citizens
townspeople
villagers
nonmigrants
nonrefugees
nonemigrants