piligrammage

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Pilgrimage - Noun

Definition: A journey made to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion or as a form of personal spiritual growth.

Sense 1: A religious journey:

Every year, millions of people undertake the pilgrimage to Mecca during Hajj.
The pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain is a popular route for Christian pilgrims.

Sense 2: A personal spiritual journey:

After experiencing a life-changing event, John decided to go on a pilgrimage to find inner peace.
Many people go on a pilgrimage to India to explore the roots of Buddhism.

Pilgrimage - Verb

Definition: To undertake a pilgrimage.

Sense 1: Religious or spiritual journey:

She pilgrimaged to the ancient monasteries in Tibet to seek spiritual enlightenment.
We plan to pilgrimage to the Holy Land next year to deepen our faith.

Sense 2: Traveling to a particular place for a specific purpose:

Many literature enthusiasts pilgrimage to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit Shakespeare's birthplace.
We pilgrimage to the Grand Canyon every summer to witness its majestic beauty.