pilgrimage
[/ˈpɪlɡrɪmɪdʒ/]
nounpl: pilgrimages
peregrinação
1. A journey, often long and difficult, made to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion
Thousands of pilgrims undertake the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela each year.
Milhares de peregrinos fazem a peregrinação a Santiago de Compostela a cada ano.
2. Any long journey or quest, especially one undertaken for a specific purpose or spiritual reason
Her trip to India was a pilgrimage of self-discovery.
Sua viagem à Índia foi uma peregrinação de autodescoberta.
3. The act or process of traveling from place to place
The band's pilgrimage across the country lasted six months.
A peregrinação da banda por todo o país durou seis meses.
In Brazil, 'peregrinação' is deeply rooted in Catholic tradition, with famous pilgrimages including trips to Aparecida do Norte. In the United States, pilgrimages hold historical significance dating back to the Pilgrims. The term has expanded to include secular journeys with spiritual or personal significance, reflecting modern usage in both cultures.
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