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    crusade
    /kruːˈseɪd/

    noun

    • 1. each of a series of medieval military expeditions made by Europeans to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries: "the fanaticism engendered by the Crusades"
    • 2. a vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change: "a crusade against crime" Similar campaigndrivepushmove

    verb

    • 1. lead or take part in a vigorous campaign for social, political, or religious change: "he crusaded against gambling in the 1950s"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCRUSADE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of crusade as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out the history and origin of the term, and how to say it in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › crusadeCrusade Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of the word crusade, which can mean a medieval war or a modern campaign. Find out how crusade is related to the cross and the Holy Land.

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  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › crusadeCrusade - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A crusade is a passionate struggle against something or someone. In the 11th through 13th centuries, Roman Catholics attempting to win control of parts of what they considered the Holy Land (currently Israeli, Jordanian, Lebanese, and Palestinian lands) waged military battles against the Muslims who controlled the land.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › crusadeCRUSADE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Crusade definition: any of the military expeditions undertaken by the Christians of Europe in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries for the recovery of the Holy Land from the Muslims.. See examples of CRUSADE used in a sentence.

  7. www.britannica.com › event › CrusadesCrusades | Definition, History, Map, Significance, & Legacy

    Jun 17, 2024 · Crusades, military expeditions, beginning in the late 11th century, that were organized by western European Christians in response to centuries of Muslim wars of expansion. The Crusades took place from 1095 until the 16th century, when the advent of Protestantism led to the decline of papal authority.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCRUSADE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of crusade as a noun and a verb, and see how it is used in different contexts. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and frequency of crusade in British and American English.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncrusade noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Learn the meaning of crusade as a long and determined effort to achieve something right or stop something wrong, and see how it is used in sentences. Also find out about the medieval wars fought by European Christians against Muslims.