noun
crusader
kroo-SAY-duh
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 notesIn 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".