pilgrim's progress
pilgrim's progress · pilgrim's progresses
A morally or spiritually testing journey, often filled with obstacles, learning…A morally or spiritually testing journey, often filled with obstacles, learning experiences, and eventual transformation or enlightenment.
Meaning
3 sensesA morally or spiritually testing journey, often filled with obstacles, learning experiences, and eventual transformation or enlightenment.
Any slow, difficult, dour or funless journey.
Moral, spiritual, meaningful, or redemptive progress.
Origin
Referring to the Christian allegory The Pilgrim's Progress, 1678, by John Bunyan.Referring to the Christian allegory The Pilgrim's Progress, 1678, by John Bunyan.
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Forms
plural: pilgrim's progresses| Singular | pilgrim's progress |
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