pilgrimage

3 definitions • 2 examples

a special journey made by a pilgrim:

Muslims try to make a pilgrimage/go on a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their life.

a visit to a place that is considered special, where you go to show your respect:

For many fans, the national stadium is a place of pilgrimage.

a trip, often a long one, made to a holy place for religious reasons