A person who travels to a place of great religious or spiritual significance, especially to join a religious festival or to make a journey of devotion.
"Pilgrim" Examples
5 Usage Examples of "pilgrim"
1. A traveler on a religious or symbolic journey "The pilgrim walked barefoot to the holy site to seek enlightenment."##
2. A person who goes to a place of particular interest or attraction
"After retirement, she became a digital nomad and traveled extensively as a cultural pilgrim, visiting new and exciting destinations."###
3. A medieval traveler who, often on foot, was going to Mecca or other holy places, especially at a significant religious festival "The pilgrims formed long lines outside the cathedral, waiting for the doors to open for mass."#### 4. One of the first European settlers who arrived in America in 1620 and set up the Plymouth Colony "The Pilgrims sailed across the Atlantic in search of freedom."#### 5. In heraldry, an emblem representing a pilgrim "The coat of arms had a pilgrim as its distinctive symbol."