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1. capitalized : any of the military expeditions undertaken by Christian powers in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries to win the Holy Land from the Muslims. 2. : a remedial enterprise undertaken with zeal and enthusiasm. a crusade against drunk driving. crusade. 2 of 2. verb. crusaded; crusading. intransitive verb. : to engage in a crusade.
one of the religious wars (= crusades) fought by Christians, mostly against Muslims in Palestine, in the 11th, 12th, 13th, and 17th centuries. Fewer examples. He continued his crusade to improve working conditions for agricultural workers. Their initial small protest turned into a crusade.
noun. often capital any of the military expeditions undertaken in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries by the Christian powers of Europe to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims. (formerly) any holy war undertaken on behalf of a religious cause. a vigorous and dedicated action or movement in favour of a cause.
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for. “She is crusading for women's rights” synonyms: agitate, campaign, fight, press, push. advertise, advertize, promote, push. make publicity for; try to sell (a product) see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA.
1. ( often cap.) any of the military expeditions undertaken by the Christians of Europe in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims. 2. any war carried on under papal sanction. 3. any vigorous movement on behalf of a cause.
crusade (for/against something) | crusade (to do something) a long and determined effort to achieve something that you believe to be right or to stop something that you believe to be wrong synonym campaign. to lead a crusade against crime. Her moral crusade began in 1963. a crusade to give terminally ill people the right to die. Extra Examples.
CRUSADE definition: 1. a determined attempt to change or achieve something that you believe in strongly 2. someone who…. Learn more.
