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pilgrimage

/ˈpɪlɡrɪmɪdʒ/
pil · grim · age ˈpɪl · ɡrɪm · ɪdʒ
English Definition
n. religious journey; sacred trip
中文释义
朝圣，远行
Significado en Español
peregrinación
한국어 뜻
순례
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cuộc hành hương
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Example Sentence

Many devout followers undertake a pilgrimage to the holy city.

许多虔诚的信徒前往圣城朝圣。

Synonyms
journey quest sacred trip
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pilgrim (pilgrim) + age → pilgrimage, long journey.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is a synonym for “pilgrimage”?

  1. A Journey
  2. B Rest
  3. C Homecoming
  4. D Departure
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A — Journey. “pilgrimage” means n. religious journey; sacred trip

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Thousands of the faithful make the long ______ to the sacred temple each year.

  1. A pilgrimage
  2. B vacation
  3. C errand
  4. D commute
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A — pilgrimage. “pilgrimage” means n. religious journey; sacred trip

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Common questions about “pilgrimage”

What does “pilgrimage” mean?

pilgrimage — n. religious journey; sacred trip. In Chinese: 朝圣，远行.

How do you pronounce “pilgrimage”?

pilgrimage is pronounced /ˈpɪlɡrɪmɪdʒ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pil · grim · age.

How do you use “pilgrimage” in a sentence?

Many devout followers undertake a pilgrimage to the holy city. (许多虔诚的信徒前往圣城朝圣。)

What are synonyms for “pilgrimage”?

journey, quest, sacred trip — all close in meaning to pilgrimage (n. religious journey; sacred trip).

Is “pilgrimage” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. pilgrimage appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “pilgrimage”?

pilgrim (pilgrim) + age → pilgrimage, long journey.

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