Crusade in Dutch
Crusade in Dutch is kruistocht, kruisvaart — Crusade means one of the medieval religious wars fought by European Christians, mainly to try to take the Holy Land from Muslim rule.
Crusade in Dutch
kruistocht
Any of a series of religious campaigns by Christian forces from the 11th to the 13th century, mostly to capture the Holy Land from the Muslims who occupied it.
kruistocht
(historical) Any of the Papally-endorsed military expeditions undertaken by the Christians of Latin Europe in the 11th to 13th centuries to reconquer the Levant from the Muslims, as well as expeditions along the Baltic Sea and against the Cathars.
kruisvaart
(historical) Any of the Papally-endorsed military expeditions undertaken by the Christians of Latin Europe in the 11th to 13th centuries to reconquer the Levant from the Muslims, as well as expeditions along the Baltic Sea and against the Cathars.
kruistocht
(figuratively, sometimes, ironically) A grand, concerted effort towards some purportedly worthy cause.
What does "Crusade" mean?
-
noun One of the medieval religious wars fought by European Christians, mainly to try to take the Holy Land from Muslim rule.
"The First Crusade set out in 1096 and eventually captured Jerusalem."
-
noun A determined, sustained campaign in support of a cause someone believes is important.
"She led a crusade against plastic waste in her local town."
-
verb To campaign energetically for a cause.
"He has crusaded for animal rights for over twenty years."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Dutch.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Dutch meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Dutch
Crusade in a sentence
- The First Crusade set out in 1096 and eventually captured Jerusalem.
- She led a crusade against plastic waste in her local town.
- The journalist began a personal crusade to expose corruption in the council.
- He has crusaded for animal rights for over twenty years.
Similar words in Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "Crusade" in Dutch?
"Crusade" in Dutch is kruistocht, kruisvaart. Crusade means: One of the medieval religious wars fought by European Christians, mainly to try to take the Holy Land from Muslim rule.
How do you use "Crusade" in a sentence?
Example: "The First Crusade set out in 1096 and eventually captured Jerusalem." In Dutch, "Crusade" is kruistocht, kruisvaart.
Are there other ways to say "Crusade" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "Crusade": kruistocht, kruisvaart.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
