Peregrination
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What is Peregrination?
noun
A long or meandering journey; travels.
Pronunciation
Why This Word?
Chosen to honor reflective travel at summer's end in the Northern Hemisphere.
Examples of Use
Here's how this word appears in everyday language:
Her peregrination through museums reshaped the thesis.
After months of peregrination, they reached the steppe.
The documentary follows a monk's silent peregrination.
Word Origins
Latin peregrinatio “journey abroad,” from peregrinus “traveler, foreigner”
Related to “pilgrim” and “peregrine.”
First appearance in English: 15th century
Word Family
Related forms of this word:
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Noun:
The pilgrimage took forty days.
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Adjective:
An itinerant scholar taught abroad.
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Noun:
Their startup odyssey lasted a decade.
Around the World
How this word appears in other languages:
- Spanish: peregrinación
- French: pérégrination
- German: Wanderschaft / Reise
- Italian: peregrinazione
- Portuguese: peregrinação
If you Already Know This Word
If you've mastered this word, try these more advanced alternatives:
Odyssey
Suggests epic trials and adventures; “peregrination” is neutral and literary.
Sojourn
A temporary stay; “peregrination” emphasizes the journey.
Peripatetic
Focuses on moving around for work; “peregrination” stresses the travel itself.
Fun Facts
- The peregrine falcon is named for its wide-ranging flights.
- Grand Tours were elite peregrinations across Europe in the 17th–19th centuries.
Cultural Usage
- Medieval scholars undertook scholarly peregrinations between universities.
- Pilgrimages are spiritual peregrinations toward sacred sites.
Common Mistakes
Not merely a commute; peregrination implies length, variety, or purpose.
Micro Story
Their yearlong peregrination across the archipelago became a book.