Definition:Pilgrimage
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- A journey made to a sacred place, or a religious journey.
- In the Muslim faith, the pilgrimage to Mecca is known as the Hajj.
- (by extension) A visit to any site revered or associated with a meaningful event.
- Each year we made a pilgrimage to New York City to visit the pub where we all first met.
Related terms
- pilgrim
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