pilgrimage
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈpɪlɡrɪmɪdʒ/
KK: /ˈpɪlɡrɪmɪdʒ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To travel to a sacred place for religious reasons.
Example
Many people go on a pilgrimage to visit holy sites.
Tense Forms
Past: pilgrimage
Past Participle: pilgrimage
Conversation
I heard you went on a pilgrimage last summer.
Yeah, it was an amazing experience!
What made you decide to pilgrimage there?
I wanted to connect with my roots and learn more about my culture.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
journey
travel
wander
Antonyms
stay
remain
settle
noun
Definition
A journey to a holy place or shrine, often for religious reasons, or a long journey with a significant purpose.
Example
Many people go on a pilgrimage to find peace and spiritual fulfillment.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about going on a pilgrimage?
I haven’t, but it sounds really interesting!
Yeah, I read that it can be a life-changing experience.
Root Explanation
**Pilgrimage** → It is formed from "pilgrim" (from Old French *pelgrim*, meaning a traveler to a holy place) and "-age" (a suffix indicating a process or action). The word "pilgrimage" refers to the act of traveling to a sacred site or place of religious significance.
Memory Tip
Imagine a traveler on a journey to a holy place — that's what a pilgrimage is, a process of going to a sacred site.
Visually Confused Words
primage