pilgrim
Definitions
A person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.
A traveler or wanderer, especially one who journeys to a distant or unknown place.
Examples
The weary pilgrim traveled hundreds of miles on foot to reach the sacred shrine.
Every year, a dedicated pilgrim makes the long journey to the mountaintop temple to offer prayers.
Synonyms
traveler wanderer wayfarer crusader devotee visitor sojourner