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crusader

kroo-SAY-duh

Crusader (noun) means a person who took part in the medieval Crusades. Example: “The crusaders marched thousands of miles to reach Jerusalem.”

noun
1
A person who took part in the medieval Crusades.
"The crusaders marched thousands of miles to reach Jerusalem."
2
Someone who campaigns passionately for a cause.
"She became a crusader for children's literacy in her community."

How to Use Crusader

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a medieval Crusade fighter, or, more commonly today, someone fighting hard for a cause they care about.

Common pairings
crusader for justice lone crusader tireless crusader

Word Forms

crusaders plural

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Etymology

Formed from crusade plus the agent suffix -er, meaning "one who takes part in a crusade".

reformer reformist meliorist social reformer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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