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Devotee vs Pilgrim - What's the difference?

devotee | pilgrim |

As nouns the difference between devotee and pilgrim

is that devotee is an ardent enthusiast or admirer while pilgrim is one who travels, especially on a journey to visit sites of religious significance.

As a verb pilgrim is

to journey; to wander; to ramble.

As a proper noun Pilgrim is

a settler of the Plymouth Colony. Usually used in plural.

devotee

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An ardent enthusiast or admirer
    • He was a devotee of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
    a devotee of classical music
  • A fanatical or zealous believer in a particular religion or god
    • devotees of Krishna
    devotees thronged the temple

    pilgrim

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who travels, especially on a journey to visit sites of religious significance.
  • * Bible, Hebrews xi. 13
    • strangers and pilgrims on the earth

    Derived terms

    * pilgrimage

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To journey; to wander; to ramble.
    • (Grew)
    (Carlyle)
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