pilgrimage

n. a journey to a holy place to show respect or to pray.

n. a journey to a shrine or other sacred place undertaken as an act of religious devotion.

“Every year, thousands of people make a pilgrimage to the holy city.”

“The medieval cathedral remained a major site of pilgrimage for centuries, drawing believers from across the continent who sought spiritual healing.”

n. a trip to a place that is very important to you for personal or cultural reasons.

n. a journey to a place associated with someone or something respected or admired.

“The fans made a pilgrimage to the stadium where their favorite team first won.”

“For many young writers, a visit to the poet's remote cottage is a necessary pilgrimage to understand the landscape that inspired his work.”

v. to travel to a special or holy place.

v. to perform or go on a pilgrimage. Intransitive use.

“They decided to pilgrimage across the mountains to reach the ancient temple.”

“Having spent his youth in the city, he chose to pilgrimage back to his ancestral village to find peace in his final years.”

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