crusade
Translation
crusade, campaign, holy war
Examples
The king led a crusade to the Holy Land.
The king led a crusade to the Holy Land.
She started a crusade against plastic waste.
She started a crusade against plastic waste.
Grammar Patterns
((a crusade)) ((against sth.)) a long and determined attempt to achieve something you believe in strongly She started a crusade against plastic waste.
Similar Words
Synonyms: campaign, movement, holy war
Etymology
From Old French 'croisade', from 'crois' meaning 'cross', referring to the cross worn by participants.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'cross' that the original crusaders wore. This connects to both the historical meaning and the idea of a passionate campaign.