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crusade

[kruːˈseɪd]

crusade Definition

  • 1a vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change
  • 2a medieval military expedition, one of a series made by Europeans to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries

Using crusade: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crusade" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has been on a crusade to raise awareness about climate change.

  • Example

    The senator launched a crusade against corruption in politics.

  • Example

    The pope called for a crusade to retake the Holy Land from the Muslims.

  • Example

    The Crusades were a series of military campaigns fought between Christians and Muslims in the Middle Ages.

crusade Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for crusade

Idioms Using crusade

  • to become actively involved in a campaign or movement

    Example

    After witnessing the effects of pollution on her community, she decided to take up the crusade for environmental protection.

  • crusade for/against something

    to campaign vigorously for or against something

    Example

    The organization has been crusading for animal rights for many years.

  • to embark on a passionate and determined campaign for a cause

    Example

    After losing her son to gun violence, she went on a crusade to promote gun control legislation.

Phrases with crusade

  • children's crusade

    a failed popular crusade by European Christians to regain the Holy Land from the Muslims, said to have taken place in 1212 and led by a boy named Stephen of Cloyes

    Example

    The Children's Crusade was a tragic event in which thousands of young people perished.

  • a campaign to eliminate drug use and trafficking

    Example

    The government launched a crusade against drugs, imposing harsh penalties for drug-related offenses.

  • a campaign to achieve fair treatment and equal rights for all people

    Example

    He devoted his life to the crusade for justice, fighting against discrimination and inequality.

Origins of crusade

from Old French 'croisade', meaning 'marked with a cross'

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Summary: crusade in Brief

The term 'crusade' [kruːˈseɪd] refers to a vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change. It can also refer to a series of medieval military expeditions to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims. Examples include 'She has been on a crusade to raise awareness about climate change.' and 'The pope called for a crusade to retake the Holy Land from the Muslims.' Phrases like 'children's crusade' and 'crusade against drugs' extend its usage, while idioms like 'take up the crusade' and 'go on a crusade' denote passionate campaigns.

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