1. journeys to sacred or holy places for religious reasons
2. journeys to places of special significance or meaning to a person
Usage: figurative

Examples

• Many Muslims make pilgrimages to Mecca during their lifetime.
• The cathedral attracts thousands of pilgrimages each year.
• Medieval pilgrimages to Canterbury were common among Christians.
• She considered her annual visits to her grandmother’s grave as personal pilgrimages.
• The hiking trail has become a destination for pilgrimages by nature lovers.
• Buddhist pilgrimages often include visits to multiple temples and monasteries.