as in traveler
a person who travels to foreign lands
A wandering pilgrim, he made his way across Europe before eventually settling in Madrid.
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Recent Examples of pilgrim
Some pilgrims spent weeks working on plantations.
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Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
This is said to be the spiritual home for many Angolans, drawing over 2 million pilgrims every year.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Makkah is part of the Clock Tower complex, which includes seven hotels that cater to the millions of pilgrims who visit Mecca each year.
—Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Experience the collective awe of watching Old Faithful erupt with a few hundred of your fellow pilgrims in Yellowstone National Park.
—Bing Pan, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
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Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
This is said to be the spiritual home for many Angolans, drawing over 2 million pilgrims every year.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Makkah is part of the Clock Tower complex, which includes seven hotels that cater to the millions of pilgrims who visit Mecca each year.
—Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Experience the collective awe of watching Old Faithful erupt with a few hundred of your fellow pilgrims in Yellowstone National Park.
—Bing Pan, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pilgrim
Noun
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Meanwhile, international travelers are mainly headed to Europe, with the most popular locales being Rome, Vancouver, Paris, London and Athens.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Set the scene In a northern section of Beijing, away from the tourist hustle and bustle, this property attracts a lot of regional travelers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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On May 1, Friends of the Skyway released results of its first major survey of 679 residents, workers and visitors from across downtown.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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Besides, Spain receives about 11 million visitors each August; many Europeans will already be in Spain.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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The theory made some enthusiasts uneasy and prompted some authorities, locals and others to defend Ushuaia, a city of nearly 85,000 that draws tourists to its Antarctic cruise ships and abundant, watchworthy bird population.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Its thriving cultural scene, buzzing nightlife, and beautiful beaches draw millions of tourists every year.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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“Pilgrim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgrim. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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