Meaning
pilgrimage
- a journey to a sacred place or shrine as an act of devotion
- a journey made to a place associated with someone or something well respected
In a sentence
Ogni anno migliaia di fedeli compiono un lungo pellegrinaggio verso il santuario.
Every year thousands of believers make a long pilgrimage towards the sanctuary.
La tomba del celebre poeta è diventata una continua meta di pellegrinaggio.
The famous poet's tomb has become a constant pilgrimage site.
Hanno organizzato un pellegrinaggio a piedi che durerà tre settimane intere.
They organized a walking pilgrimage that will last three full weeks.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pellegrinaggio | masculine · singular |
| pellegrinaggi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Takes the preposition 'a' for destinations ('un pellegrinaggio a Santiago').
- Metaphorically used for visits to memorial sites or places of personal significance.