Crusader Meaning in English

word

US

kɹuˈseɪdɝ

kroo-SAY-der

UK

kɹuːsˈeɪdɐ

kroo-SAY-duh

Definition

Originally, a 'crusader' was a person who fought in the Crusades, religious wars in the Middle Ages. Today, it often refers to someone who strongly supports or fights for a cause.

Usage & Nuances

Modern usage is often figurative for strong advocates of causes ('environmental crusader'). Historically specific; today can have a heroic or overly zealous connotation. Not formal or slang.

• Spanish: cruzado - activista apasionado
• Portuguese (BR): cruzado - defensor (de uma causa)
• Portuguese (PT): cruzado - defensor (de uma causa)
• Chinese (Simplified): 十字军战士 - 积极倡导者
• Chinese (Traditional): 十字軍戰士 - 積極倡導者
• Hindi: क्रूसेडर - जोशीला समर्थक
• Arabic: صليبي - مناصر (لقضية)
• Bengali: ধর্মযোদ্ধা - সংগ্রামী (কার্যক্রমের জন্য)
• Russian: крестоносец - борец (за дело)
• Japanese: 十字軍戦士 - 運動家
• Vietnamese: chiến binh Thập tự chinh - người đấu tranh cho lý tưởng
• Korean: 십자군 - 운동가
• Turkish: haçlı - dava savunucusu
• Urdu: صلیبی - علمبردار (کسی مہم یا مقصد کے لیے)
• Indonesian: tentara salib - pejuang (untuk suatu tujuan)

Example Sentences

The crusader rode into battle on a horse.

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She is a crusader for animal rights.

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Many people see him as a crusader against corruption.

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He’s become a social media crusader, calling out injustice online.

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Don’t be such a crusader—sometimes it’s okay to let things go.

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After seeing the documentary, she became a real crusader for clean water.

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