peregrination
Say it: peh-rih-gruh-NAY-shun /ˌpɛrɪɡrɪˈneɪʃən/ · noun
What “peregrination” means
A long journey wandering from place to place.
More precisely: A long, wandering journey, especially on foot.
Example: “Her peregrinations through South America produced a wonderful travel blog.”
When to use it
Use it for extensive wandering travels in a literary or playfully formal tone, especially journeys on foot.
Similar words
wandering, journey, odyssey
Where it comes from
Latin peregrinari, 'to travel abroad'.
Quick check
For months, you walk from village to village, exploring unfamiliar places without a fixed route. What is this journey?
a commute or a peregrination?
Show the answer
a peregrination
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