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pil·grim

pilgrim

 
 
pronunciation:
pIl grm
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A pilgrim is a person who makes a trip to a place that is especially important in their religion. The trip is often very long.
Every year, many pilgrims visit the ancient temple high up in the mountains.
definition 2: A Pilgrim is one of the group of people who traveled from England to America in 1620 to settle and practice their religion. They settled in a place they called Plymouth in Massachusetts.
The first Pilgrims came to America on a ship called the Mayflower.Life was very hard for the Pilgrims in the new land. Many died in the first winter.
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