noun

crusader

crusader, campaigner, reformer

The crusaders travelled to Jerusalem.

The crusaders traveled to Jerusalem.

He is a crusader for animal rights.

He is a crusader for animal rights.

((a crusader)) ((for sth.)) a person who works hard for a cause they believe in He is a crusader for animal rights.

Synonyms: campaigner, advocate, champion

From 'crusade' + the suffix '-er', which denotes a person who performs an action.

A 'crusader' is a pERson who goes on a 'crusade'. The '-er' ending is a common way to form nouns for people.

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