Pilgrims

1. A group of English Puritans , persecuted in their own country, who emigrated to America. The first group arrived on the Mayflowerin 1620. They landed at Plymouth Rock , in what is now Massachusetts , and established the Plymouth Colony , with the Mayflower Compact as their constitution . William Bradford and Miles Standish were noted leaders of the colony.

Example Sentences

I drove through New Mexico, where Latinos have farmed since before the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, and spent time in tiny Antonito, Colo., home to the oldest Latino civil rights group in the country.

From Los Angeles Times

All Pilgrims, 500 Broadway E.; 7–11 p.m.; suggested donation $10, but no one turned away for lack of funds; youth ages 13–22.

From Seattle Times

The Pilgrims have shown great skill in bringing in young players and developing their talents - the likes of Morgan Whittaker and Finn Azaz thrived at Home Park this season.

From BBC

Sheffield Wednesday and Blackburn are two points better off than the Pilgrims on 50 points.

From BBC

Pilgrims purchase coconuts, sweetmeats, flowers, and incense for their ritualistic offerings.

From Seattle Times