🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

buddhistischer Pilgerort

Pronunciation / Transliteration: buddhistischer Pilgerort

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Buddhist Pilgrimage Site/ˈbʊdɪst ˈpɪlɡrɪmɑɪd saɪt/
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der buddhistische Pilgerort Bodh Gaya ist von großer Bedeutung."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A location that is considered sacred in Buddhism, often visited by followers for spiritual purposes.

    "Many devotees travel to Bodh Gaya, a prominent Buddhist pilgrimage site where the Buddha attained enlightenment."
  2. 2

    Any place associated with significant events in the life of the Buddha or important Buddhist teachings.

    "The ancient city of Sarnath is a key Buddhist pilgrimage site where the Buddha delivered his first sermon."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Buddhist' derives from the name 'Buddha', which comes from the Sanskrit root 'budh', meaning 'to awaken'. 'Pilgrimage' originates from the Latin 'peregrinus', meaning 'foreigner' or 'traveler', reflecting the journey aspect of visiting sacred sites. 'Site' comes from the Latin 'situs', meaning 'position' or 'location'.

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