A person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons. noun
The pilgrim traveled to Mecca to fulfill one of the five pillars of Islam.
Every year, thousands of pilgrims visit the holy city of Varanasi.
A traveler or wanderer, especially in a foreign place. noun
The young pilgrim wandered through the countryside, seeking adventure.
As a pilgrim in a new land, she was eager to learn about the local customs and traditions.
One of the English settlers who founded the Plymouth Colony in New England in 1620. noun
The Pilgrims celebrated their first successful harvest with a feast that became known as Thanksgiving.
The Pilgrims faced many hardships during their first winter in the New World.