Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crusade

noun

/kruːˈseɪd/

Definition

A vigorous campaign for a cause.

Examples

She led a crusade to improve education in underprivileged communities.
The organization launched a crusade against child trafficking.
His crusade for environmental protection inspired many.

Meaning

The term ‘crusade’ originally referred to the military expeditions undertaken by Christians in the Middle Ages to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim rule. Today, it can also mean any sustained effort or movement aimed at promoting a particular cause.