Definition of "peregrination" in English

noun

1. (countable, chiefly theology, archaic) A person's life regarded as a temporary stay on earth and a journey to the afterlife.

2. A journey made by a pilgrim; a pilgrimage; also (uncountable) the making of pilgrimages.

3. A journey or trip, especially by foot; also (uncountable) journeying, travelling.

4. Broad or systematic discussion of a subject; (countable) an instance of this; a discourse.

5. Straying from the main subject in speech or writing; digression; (countable) an instance of this.

6. The state of living abroad temporarily; sojourning; (countable) an act of doing this; a sojourn.