make a pilgrimage; pay homage at a sacred site
Meanings
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to make a pilgrimage; (for religious followers) to worship at a holy site
formalA formal term for a religious journey to a place considered sacred, such as Mecca for Muslims, Varanasi for Hindus, or Jerusalem for Christians.
The lifelong dream of many Muslims is to make a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Pilgrims pray and confess at holy sites.
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This documentary tells the story of a Tibetan Buddhist's pilgrimage.
verb
to pay homage to Confucius; to visit the birthplace of Confucius (Qufu, Shandong)
formalThis specific meaning refers to the cultural and academic pilgrimage to Qufu, the hometown of Confucius. It carries a secular, cultural reverence rather than strictly religious devotion.
Scholars often make pilgrimages to Qufu to experience the origins of Confucian culture.
Many people come to the Confucius Temple to pay homage during the spring memorial ceremony.
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For this cultural study trip, we plan to make a pilgrimage to the Confucius Forest.