Meaning
pilgrim
- A person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons
- A traveler or wanderer on a spiritual journey
In a sentence
Migliaia di pellegrini raggiungono Santiago ogni anno.
Thousands of pilgrims reach Santiago every year.
I pellegrini si sono fermati all'ostello per riposare.
The pilgrims stopped at the hostel to rest.
Chi proteggeva i pellegrini lungo le strade medievali?
Who protected pilgrims along medieval roads?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pellegrino | masculine · singular |
| pellegrini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can also function as an adjective meaning 'peregrine' or figuratively 'rare, strange'.