Crusader

/kru:'seidə/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A warrior who fights in a religious war, especially one of the medieval military expeditions to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims: Historically, a "crusader" refers to a participant in the series of religious wars sanctioned by the Latin Church in the medieval period.
    • A person who campaigns vigorously for a cause, typically one involving political, social, or moral reform: In modern usage, a "crusader" is someone who works determinedly to achieve change or correct a perceived wrong.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Historical Warrior):
    • The crusader wore a tunic marked with a cross.
    • Historians study the motivations of the average crusader.
  • Noun (Modern Reformer):
    • She became a crusader for environmental justice.
    • He was a tireless crusader against government corruption.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be a crusader for/against something": to be a strong and active supporter or opponent of a cause.
    • He has positioned himself as a crusader for tax reform.
  • "crusading spirit": the enthusiastic and determined attitude of someone fighting for a cause.
    • She tackled the problem with a true crusading spirit.
Variants and Related Words
  • Crusade (n): A vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change. Also refers to the historical military expeditions.
    • He led a crusade to improve literacy rates.
  • Crusade (v): To lead or take part in a vigorous campaign for change.
    • She crusaded for better working conditions.
  • Crusading (adj): Describing someone or something involved in a vigorous campaign.
    • The newspaper has a crusading editor.
Synonyms
  • Campaigner: A person who works in an organized and active way toward a goal.
  • Advocate: A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
  • Reformer: A person who advocates for change in a system or practice.
  • Zealot: A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals. (Note: This can have a negative connotation.)
Related Phrases
  • On a crusade: Actively and vigorously campaigning for something.
    • She is on a crusade to ban single-use plastics.
Related Idioms
  • A lone crusader: Someone who fights for a cause alone, without much support.
    • For years, he was a lone crusader trying to get the law changed.
Noun
  1. a warrior who engages in a holy war
    • the Crusaders tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims
  2. a disputant who advocates reform

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