Peregrination
noun
A long journey or travel, especially by foot, around different places.
His lifelong peregrination took him to different corners of the world.
Often appears as...
- spiritual peregrination
- global peregrination
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
noun
A long journey or travel, especially by foot, around different places.
His lifelong peregrination took him to different corners of the world.
Often appears as...
- spiritual peregrination
- global peregrination
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Usage
Often found in books, not everyday conversation. Emphasizes the journey's complexity or spiritual aspect.
The novel described the protagonist's peregrination in search of enlightenment.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Path
Can refer to life's journey, not just physical travel. Indicates a transformative experience.
His peregrination from a student to a teacher was filled with challenges.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
May suggest old-fashioned or exploratory travels, akin to a pilgrimage or expedition.
The old manuscripts detailed the explorers' peregrinations across unknown lands.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Usage
Often found in books, not everyday conversation. Emphasizes the journey's complexity or spiritual aspect.
The novel described the protagonist's peregrination in search of enlightenment.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Path
Can refer to life's journey, not just physical travel. Indicates a transformative experience.
His peregrination from a student to a teacher was filled with challenges.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
May suggest old-fashioned or exploratory travels, akin to a pilgrimage or expedition.
The old manuscripts detailed the explorers' peregrinations across unknown lands.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Usage
Often found in books, not everyday conversation. Emphasizes the journey's complexity or spiritual aspect.
The novel described the protagonist's peregrination in search of enlightenment.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Path
Can refer to life's journey, not just physical travel. Indicates a transformative experience.
His peregrination from a student to a teacher was filled with challenges.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
May suggest old-fashioned or exploratory travels, akin to a pilgrimage or expedition.
The old manuscripts detailed the explorers' peregrinations across unknown lands.
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Quote examples
Steven Levy
American Journalist
Normally, my digital peregrinations take me to destinations like Facebook, YouTube, and boingboing.net.
Quote examples
Steven Levy
American Journalist
Normally, my digital peregrinations take me to destinations like Facebook, YouTube, and boingboing.net.
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