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- pronunciation:
- kru
seId
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
(often capitalized) any of the wars between European Catholics and Middle Eastern Muslims between 1095 and 1291. During these wars, the Catholics tried to take territory away from the Muslims.
Many peasants, as well as soldiers, fought and died in the Crusades. |
| definition 2: |
a fight against something considered evil.
The police organized a crusade against drugs.- similar words:
- campaign
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| related words: |
drive |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
crusades, crusading, crusaded |
| definition: |
to take part in a crusade.
Many women crusaded to be allowed to vote. |
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| derivation: |
crusader (n.) |
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