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Pilgrim Father

Noun: A term referring to the English separatists who founded the Plymouth Colony in present-day Massachusetts in the early 17th century.

Sample Sentence: The Pilgrim Fathers arrived on the Mayflower in 1620, seeking religious freedom in the New World.

Noun: Any of the male members of the group of English separatists who made the arduous journey aboard the Mayflower to establish the Plymouth Colony.

Sample Sentence: William Brewster was one of the Pilgrim Fathers, serving as the spiritual leader and elder of the Plymouth Colony.

Noun: A collective term used to refer to both the Pilgrim Fathers and their female counterparts, who were the first English settlers in Plymouth Colony.

Sample Sentence: The Pilgrim Fathers and Mothers faced immense hardships during their first winter in Plymouth.

Noun: Used metaphorically to refer to the founding members of any group or organization, especially those who undergo significant challenges for the sake of their beliefs or cause.

Sample Sentence: The Pilgrim Fathers of the environmental movement fought tirelessly to protect our planet's natural resources.

Noun: A term sometimes used colloquially to refer to a person engaging in a pilgrimage or journey of self-discovery.

Sample Sentence: After a life-altering event, Sarah decided to embark on a spiritual journey and became a modern-day Pilgrim Father.

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