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Meaning of Crusader
A person who campaigns or fights for a particular cause or goal, often in a noble or idealistic manner.
Definitions
- A person who campaigns vigorously for a particular cause, especially a religious or political one.
- * A medieval warrior who fought in the Crusades, a series of military campaigns sanctioned by the Catholic Church.
Etymology of Crusader
The word "Crusader" originates from the Old French "croisade" or "croiser," meaning "to mark with a cross," and the Latin "crux," meaning "cross."
Historically, the term referred to medieval Christian warriors who fought in the Crusades, a series of military campaigns launched by the Catholic Church to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim rule.
Example Uses
- The crusader for women's rights spent her life advocating for equality and justice.
- * The environmental crusader dedicated himself to protecting the planet from pollution and climate change.
- * The medieval crusader donned his armor and set off to fight in the Holy Land.