crusader
Crusader (noun) means a person who took part in the medieval Crusades. Example: “The crusaders marched thousands of miles to reach Jerusalem.”
How to Use Crusader
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a medieval Crusade fighter, or, more commonly today, someone fighting hard for a cause they care about.
Word Forms
crusaders plural
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The _____ marched thousands of miles to reach Jerusalem.
Etymology
Formed from crusade plus the agent suffix -er, meaning "one who takes part in a crusade".
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What does “crusader” mean?
The word “crusader” means a person who took part in the medieval Crusades. In plain terms, either a medieval Crusade fighter, or, more commonly today, someone fighting hard for a cause they care about.
How do you pronounce “crusader”?
“Crusader” is pronounced kroo-SAY-duh (/kɹuˈseɪdɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “crusader” in a sentence?
Here is “crusader” used in a sentence: “The crusaders marched thousands of miles to reach Jerusalem.”
What part of speech is “crusader”?
“Crusader” is a noun.
Is “crusader” a common word?
“Crusader” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “crusader” have?
“Crusader” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who took part in the medieval Crusades.