Peregrinate
/ˈpɛrəɡrəˌneɪt/
verbC2
Definition
To peregrinate is to move or travel through different places, usually by walking or traveling slowly. It often suggests a long journey or wandering without a fixed route. This word is more formal and less common than simple words like "travel" or "walk."
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To travel or walk over a wide area, especially on foot
- •They peregrinated through the mountains for several weeks.
- •The writer peregrinated across Europe, gathering stories.
- •Pilgrims peregrinated from village to village during their journey.
To wander or roam without a fixed plan
- •He spent the summer peregrinating around the countryside.
- •The artist peregrinated through small towns looking for inspiration.
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- ✓Think of "peregrinate" like "walk," but much longer and more like exploring many places, not just going from one point to another
- ✓Picture a person walking through many towns and countryside, slowly and curiously, seeing new things everywhere
- ✓It's the feeling of a long vacation or adventure where you move around a lot without rushing
- ✓Sounds like "pair-uh-GRIN-ate" → imagine a pair (two) of green boots walking all over the world
- ✓Think of old explorers or pilgrims traveling on foot for many days to new lands
- ✓NOT like "run" (fast, short distance), peregrinate is slow and steady travel
- ✓NOT like "commute" (regular travel between home and work), peregrinate is more about wandering and exploring
- ✓NOT like "travel" in general, peregrinate focuses on moving by foot or slowly through many places
Try Other Words
- •Wander: to move around without a fixed direction (Use when emphasizing no plan or aimless movement)
- •Roam: to move freely over a large area (Use when focusing on free movement without hurry)
- •Journey: traveling from one place to another (Use when focusing on the act of traveling, not the manner)
Unboxing
- •Word parts: "peregrin-" (from Latin peregrinus meaning "foreigner" or "traveler") + "-ate" (verb ending)
- •Etymology: From Latin peregrinatus, past participle of peregrinari, meaning to travel abroad or wander
- •Historical development: Used since the 1600s to describe traveling, especially on foot or through foreign lands
- •Modern usage: Rare and formal, used mainly in literary or descriptive contexts to mean traveling or wandering
Reflect & Connect
•How can the idea of peregrinating change the way you think about traveling or exploring new places?
•In what situations might slow, wandering travel like peregrinating be better than fast travel?
Fill in the blanks
1.The travelers decided to peregrinate ___ the countryside, enjoying the quiet and nature.
2.Peregrinate often involves moving ___ a long time, not just a quick trip.
3.Unlike driving, to peregrinate means to move mostly ___ foot or slowly.
4.When you peregrinate, you usually do not have a ___ plan or route.
5.The writer peregrinated ___ Europe to find new stories and ideas.
6.Peregrinate is different from commute because it is not a ___ trip between two fixed points.
7.People who peregrinate often feel a sense of ___ and discovery as they travel.