No. 3,462 in French
compostelle
"Compostelle" refers to Santiago de Compostela, a city in Spain renowned as a pilgrimage site on the Way of Saint James.
In a sentence
Chaque année, de nombreux pèlerins parcourent le chemin de Compostelle.
Each year, many pilgrims travel the Camino de Santiago.
Here, 'Compostelle' refers directly to the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route.
Le symbole de la coquille est associé au pèlerinage de Compostelle.
The shell symbol is associated with the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.
In this context, 'Compostelle' signifies the famous cultural and spiritual pilgrimage represented by the shell emblem.
La ville de Compostelle attire des visiteurs du monde entier.
The city of Santiago de Compostela attracts visitors from all over the world.
Here, 'Compostelle' denotes the city Santiago de Compostela itself, known for being the endpoint of the pilgrimage.
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