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pilgrimages

 

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Noun pilgrimage has 1 sense
  1. pilgrimage, pilgrim's journey - a journey to a sacred place
    --1 is a kind of journey, journeying
    --1 has particulars: hajj, haj, hadj

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Pilgrimages

Definition:

Pilgrimages are journeys made to a place of religious or spiritual significance, typically undertaken by individuals seeking self-reflection, devotion, or enlightenment.

Senses:

Sense 1: Religious Journeys

In the context of religious practices, pilgrimages involve traveling to significant sites or holy places associated with one's faith. These journeys are seen as acts of devotion and often involve rituals, prayers, and offerings.

Example Sentence: Every year, millions of Hindus embark on a pilgrimage to the sacred city of Varanasi to cleanse their sins in the holy Ganges River.

Sense 2: Secular Journeys

Besides religious contexts, pilgrimages can also refer to non-religious journeys undertaken for personal or cultural reasons. These secular pilgrimages often involve visiting iconic landmarks, historical sites, or places of personal significance.

Example Sentence: After years of reading about the historical significance of Rome, Olivia finally fulfilled her dream of going on a pilgrimage to explore its ancient ruins.

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