Synonyms for
Crusade
Definition
a vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change; a medieval military expedition, one of a series made by Europeans to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries
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Common collocations
- holy crusade
- religious crusade
- crusade against
- launch a crusade
- wage a crusade
- call to crusade
- modern crusade
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Usage note
While historically referring to religious wars, 'crusade' is often used metaphorically today to describe a vigorous campaign for a cause, sometimes with a negative connotation of self-righteousness or intolerance.
Example sentences
- The environmental group launched a crusade to clean up the polluted river.
- The teacher started a crusade to promote literacy in her community.
- The company launched a crusade to reduce waste and increase recycling.
- The activist crusaded for animal rights.
- The mayor launched a crusade to improve the city's infrastructure.
Quotes
The only successful crusade is the one which is fought for your own soul.
The crusade against ignorance is one that must be carried on by each generation.
A crusade is not a war fought for material gain, or even for conquest. It is a war fought for an idea.