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crusaded

 

[ kruːˈseɪdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

historical movement

The term 'crusaded' refers to engaging in a series of military campaigns initiated by European Christians, particularly during the medieval period, aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land from Muslim rule. These campaigns are commonly associated with the Crusades, which spanned several centuries and involved multiple military expeditions. The word can also imply a passionate campaign for a cause, reflecting a deep commitment to fighting for a particular belief or principle, often in a social or political context.

Synonyms

advocated, battled, campaign, fought

Examples of usage

  • She crusaded for animal rights throughout her life.
  • The activists crusaded against climate change by raising awareness.
  • He crusaded for educational reform in his community.

Translations

Translations of the word "crusaded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cruzado

🇮🇳 क्रूसेड किया

🇩🇪 gekreuzigt

🇮🇩 berperang salib

🇺🇦 проводив хрестовий похід

🇵🇱 krucjaty

🇯🇵 十字軍に参加した

🇫🇷 crusadé

🇪🇸 cruzado

🇹🇷 haçlı seferine katıldı

🇰🇷 십자군 전쟁을 했다

🇸🇦 قاد حملة صليبية

🇨🇿 vedl křížovou výpravu

🇸🇰 viedol krížovú výpravu

🇨🇳 参与十字军

🇸🇮 vodil križarsko vojno

🇮🇸 leiddi krossferð

🇰🇿 жүздеген жорыққа қатысты

🇬🇪 წმინდა ჯვრის კამპანიაში მონაწილეობდა

🇦🇿 müqavilə etdi

🇲🇽 cruzado

Word origin

The word 'crusade' comes from the Latin word 'crux', meaning 'cross', which signifies the cross that symbolized the Christian faith. The term first appeared in the English language during the 14th century to describe the series of religious wars sanctioned by the Latin Church in the medieval period. The campaign known as the First Crusade began in 1096, driven by religious fervor and the desire to reclaim Jerusalem and other holy sites from Muslim control. Over the centuries, the term evolved and broadened in its meaning, coming to include various social and political movements that resemble the fervent and often militant pursuit of a particular aim. The historical connotation has led to its application in modern contexts, whereby individuals or groups may 'crusade' for various causes, such as social justice, environmental protection, or human rights.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,086, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.