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Meaning of Pilgrim | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Standard
ˈpɪlɡɹɪm

Definitions

  1. One who travels, especially on a journey to visit sites of religious significance.
  2. A settler of the Plymouth Colony, who left for the New World in the early 17th century.
    historical, plural-normally
  3. A surname.
  4. Synonym of early American settler.
  5. Someone connected with Plymouth Argyle Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.
  6. A newcomer.
  7. A silk screen formerly attached to the back of a woman's bonnet to protect the neck.

Equivalents

Examples

“strangers and pilgrims on the earth”
“"I wouldn't unfork that horse yet, pilgrim. I want a good look at ya first."”

CEFR level

C2
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