Pilgrim
noun
Someone who travels to a holy place for religious reasons.
Thousands of pilgrims traveled to Mecca.
Often appears as...
- pilgrim journey
- pilgrim destination
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Religious
noun
Someone who travels a long distance, usually on a journey of discovery or purpose.
He was a pilgrim in the world of philosophy and arts.
Often appears as...
- pilgrim to education
- sincere pilgrim
noun
Historically, an English Puritan who migrated to America for religious liberty in the 17th century.
The Pilgrims established the Plymouth Colony in 1620.
Often appears as...
- mayflower pilgrim
- pilgrim fathers
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Historical
noun
Someone who travels to a holy place for religious reasons.
Thousands of pilgrims traveled to Mecca.
Often appears as...
- pilgrim journey
- pilgrim destination
Usage tips
Religious
noun
Someone who travels a long distance, usually on a journey of discovery or purpose.
He was a pilgrim in the world of philosophy and arts.
Often appears as...
- pilgrim to education
- sincere pilgrim
noun
Historically, an English Puritan who migrated to America for religious liberty in the 17th century.
The Pilgrims established the Plymouth Colony in 1620.
Often appears as...
- mayflower pilgrim
- pilgrim fathers
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Used when discussing spiritual journeys or visits to sacred places.
The pilgrim knelt and prayed at the holy site.
Pro Tip 2/3Journey Importance
Emphasizes the travel aspect, often implying hardship or devotion.
The pilgrim endured many trials on her way to the shrine.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be mindful of religious practices and differences when using this term.
Each pilgrim wore attire specific to their faith.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Used when discussing spiritual journeys or visits to sacred places.
The pilgrim knelt and prayed at the holy site.
Pro Tip 2/3Journey Importance
Emphasizes the travel aspect, often implying hardship or devotion.
The pilgrim endured many trials on her way to the shrine.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be mindful of religious practices and differences when using this term.
Each pilgrim wore attire specific to their faith.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Used when discussing spiritual journeys or visits to sacred places.
The pilgrim knelt and prayed at the holy site.
Pro Tip 2/3Journey Importance
Emphasizes the travel aspect, often implying hardship or devotion.
The pilgrim endured many trials on her way to the shrine.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be mindful of religious practices and differences when using this term.
Each pilgrim wore attire specific to their faith.
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Saints vs. Strangers PIPE...
they were just regular folk everyone sort of understands the idea that they were seeking religious freedom but I think what we don't usually get in school is that they weren't there weren't all religious pilgrims there was opportunists you know looking for a better life and they happen to share a
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Tatanka Means: Playing...
right-hand man to musasa week it's really a you know it's honour to play somebody in history that you know made a profound difference and and he definitely did I think at the beginning he wasn't totally an anti pilgrim but he was more weary for his tribe you know he wants the safety of
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Stewart Brand: Building...
It starts with the image. The image is a picture you have in your mind of the goal at the end of the journey. In this case it might well be an image of the clock. Then there's the point of embarkation, that is, the point of transition from ordinary life to being a pilgrim on a quest.
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Michael Jibson: Playing...
he went out as a kind of as a pilgrim as well to find his his patch of land I suppose in the new world but he was he was the military advisor he was always at the front of the people that would be pushing further and further into the into the new world to make sure that it
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Rebuilding the World of...
and how they fit in with the other people and how they interact and that's that's a huge opportunity walking onto the set in the pilgrims village we also get that sense of everything's squared and and linear based but everything within the native world is all round and
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180° Kathmandu, City of...
center of a symbolic representation of the universe and from the base of its tower the Buddha's eyes gaze in each direction the stupids surrounded by a circuit of prayer wheels inscribed with Buddhist mantras pilgrims circle the complex
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Marian Devotion PIPE...
leaned into the apparition where a lady was got right in his face like eight inches away from my eyes something came over me as the truth came at me and I said I'll die before I ever denied these apparitions pilgrims flocked to the farm
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EXCLUSIVE: A Closer Look...
mean you feel that sacredness when you go into the building and especially into the shrine itself you you see the pilgrims who are in ecstasy as they go in and they're seeing something that they believed in all their life and and
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Can you solve the...
and subtracts two silver for every block you walk west. Just passing through the gate and the welcome center means you already owe four silver. As a pilgrim you carry no money and have no way of earning any.
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4 Degrees Warmer: Great...
perhaps in all the world millions of devout pilgrims gather each year in a mass ritual to celebrate the rivers birthday when it is said the
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Saints vs. Strangers PIPE...
they were just regular folk everyone sort of understands the idea that they were seeking religious freedom but I think what we don't usually get in school is that they weren't there weren't all religious pilgrims there was opportunists you know looking for a better life and they happen to share a
Video examples
Tatanka Means: Playing...
right-hand man to musasa week it's really a you know it's honour to play somebody in history that you know made a profound difference and and he definitely did I think at the beginning he wasn't totally an anti pilgrim but he was more weary for his tribe you know he wants the safety of
Video examples
Stewart Brand: Building...
It starts with the image. The image is a picture you have in your mind of the goal at the end of the journey. In this case it might well be an image of the clock. Then there's the point of embarkation, that is, the point of transition from ordinary life to being a pilgrim on a quest.
Video examples
Michael Jibson: Playing...
he went out as a kind of as a pilgrim as well to find his his patch of land I suppose in the new world but he was he was the military advisor he was always at the front of the people that would be pushing further and further into the into the new world to make sure that it
Video examples
Rebuilding the World of...
and how they fit in with the other people and how they interact and that's that's a huge opportunity walking onto the set in the pilgrims village we also get that sense of everything's squared and and linear based but everything within the native world is all round and
Video examples
180° Kathmandu, City of...
center of a symbolic representation of the universe and from the base of its tower the Buddha's eyes gaze in each direction the stupids surrounded by a circuit of prayer wheels inscribed with Buddhist mantras pilgrims circle the complex
Video examples
Marian Devotion PIPE...
leaned into the apparition where a lady was got right in his face like eight inches away from my eyes something came over me as the truth came at me and I said I'll die before I ever denied these apparitions pilgrims flocked to the farm
Video examples
EXCLUSIVE: A Closer Look...
mean you feel that sacredness when you go into the building and especially into the shrine itself you you see the pilgrims who are in ecstasy as they go in and they're seeing something that they believed in all their life and and
Video examples
Can you solve the...
and subtracts two silver for every block you walk west. Just passing through the gate and the welcome center means you already owe four silver. As a pilgrim you carry no money and have no way of earning any.
Video examples
4 Degrees Warmer: Great...
perhaps in all the world millions of devout pilgrims gather each year in a mass ritual to celebrate the rivers birthday when it is said the
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Rafael Cruz
Brazilian Athlete
If you look at the beginning of this country, when the pilgrims came to this country, the first year they had a communistic experiment. They said, 'OK, we're going to take the land, we're going to work the land together and share in the fruits of our labor.' They almost starved to death. Almost half of them died that first year.
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Rajiv Gandhi
Indian Statesman
How shall we remember Mahatma Gandhi, that eternal pilgrim of freedom? Born of the very spirit of India, steeped in the tradition, the song, the legend of our ancient land - and yet he was revolutionary. Unique among revolutionaries, he marched for freedom, clad in the robe of truth, with non-violence for his staff.
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Mona Eltahawy
Egyptian Journalist
Until the Saudi authorities who administer the holy sites take concrete steps to protect female pilgrims, we must protect each other. Men must stop assaulting us, yes. But women the world over, regardless of faith, know that until that happens, we are each other's keepers.
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Hilaire Belloc
English Poet
The pilgrim is humble and devout, and human, and charitable, and ready to smile and admire; therefore, he should comprehend the whole of his way, the people in it, and the hills and the clouds, and the habits of the various cities.
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Buzz Aldrin
American Astronaut
The purpose of going to Mars is for humans to first begin to occupy, permanently, another planet in the solar system. The astronauts or pilgrims, whatever you might call them, are going to be very historically unique human beings.
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Harish Rawat
Indian Politician
Our first challenge is to ensure safety of pilgrims, and we will use modern technology for that. We will strengthen our telecom network and will provide special mobile apps to the pilgrims at the time of registration.
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Nelson DeMille
American Author
We're all pilgrims on the same journey - but some pilgrims have better road maps.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
American Leader
To other countries, I may go as a tourist, but to India, I come as a pilgrim.
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Abraham Cowley
English Poet
Curiosity does, no less than devotion, pilgrims make.
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Peace Pilgrim
American Activist
A pilgrim is a wanderer with a purpose.
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Rafael Cruz
Brazilian Athlete
If you look at the beginning of this country, when the pilgrims came to this country, the first year they had a communistic experiment. They said, 'OK, we're going to take the land, we're going to work the land together and share in the fruits of our labor.' They almost starved to death. Almost half of them died that first year.
Quote examples
Rajiv Gandhi
Indian Statesman
How shall we remember Mahatma Gandhi, that eternal pilgrim of freedom? Born of the very spirit of India, steeped in the tradition, the song, the legend of our ancient land - and yet he was revolutionary. Unique among revolutionaries, he marched for freedom, clad in the robe of truth, with non-violence for his staff.
Quote examples
Mona Eltahawy
Egyptian Journalist
Until the Saudi authorities who administer the holy sites take concrete steps to protect female pilgrims, we must protect each other. Men must stop assaulting us, yes. But women the world over, regardless of faith, know that until that happens, we are each other's keepers.
Quote examples
Hilaire Belloc
English Poet
The pilgrim is humble and devout, and human, and charitable, and ready to smile and admire; therefore, he should comprehend the whole of his way, the people in it, and the hills and the clouds, and the habits of the various cities.
Quote examples
Buzz Aldrin
American Astronaut
The purpose of going to Mars is for humans to first begin to occupy, permanently, another planet in the solar system. The astronauts or pilgrims, whatever you might call them, are going to be very historically unique human beings.
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Harish Rawat
Indian Politician
Our first challenge is to ensure safety of pilgrims, and we will use modern technology for that. We will strengthen our telecom network and will provide special mobile apps to the pilgrims at the time of registration.
Quote examples
Nelson DeMille
American Author
We're all pilgrims on the same journey - but some pilgrims have better road maps.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
American Leader
To other countries, I may go as a tourist, but to India, I come as a pilgrim.
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Abraham Cowley
English Poet
Curiosity does, no less than devotion, pilgrims make.
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Peace Pilgrim
American Activist
A pilgrim is a wanderer with a purpose.
Example 1 of 10
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