crusade
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A long, determined campaign for a cause someone believes in strongly, or historically, a Christian military expedition to the Holy Land.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
When capitalized, "Crusade" refers to the specific medieval religious wars; the lowercase sense is used for any determined modern campaign.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She led a personal _____ against plastic waste in her local community."
Answer: crusade
In your own words, what does "crusade" mean?
A long, determined campaign for a cause someone believes in strongly, or historically, a Christian military expedition to the Holy Land.
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