pilgrimage
Translation
pilgrimage
Examples
They went on a pilgrimage to Mecca.
They went on a pilgrimage to Mecca.
His trip to the old stadium was a pilgrimage.
His trip to the old stadium was a pilgrimage.
Grammar Patterns
((to go on a pilgrimage to a place)) to make a journey to a sacred place They went on a pilgrimage to Mecca.
((a pilgrimage to a place)) a journey to a sacred place His trip to the old stadium was a pilgrimage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: journey, trip, quest, mission
Etymology
From 'pilgrim' plus the suffix '-age', which denotes a journey or activity.
Memory Tips
A pilgrim goes on a pilgrimage. The '-age' suffix often means 'journey', like in 'voyage'.