crusader

noun
UK: /kruːˈseɪ.dər/
US: /kruːˈseɪ.dər/

  1. A person who strongly supports a particular cause or belief.

    1. She's a real crusader for animal rights; she never stops fighting.
    2. He became a crusader against corruption after witnessing bribery within the government.

  2. A warrior who participated in the medieval Crusades.

    1. The crusader traveled to Jerusalem to fight for Christianity.
    2. Many a brave crusader died trying to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims.

Synonyms

reformer champion zealot fighter advocate
crusader intransitive-verb

  1. To engage in a vigorous campaign for social, political, or religious change.

    1. He crusaded to end corruption.
    2. She crusaded tirelessly for better healthcare access for all citizens in her community.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crusader" in English means: A person who strongly supports a particular cause or belief., A warrior who participated in the medieval Crusades..

The phonetic transcription of "crusader" is /kruːˈseɪ.dər/ in British English and /kruːˈseɪ.dər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crusader": reformer, champion, zealot, fighter, advocate.

Example usage of "crusader": "She's a real crusader for animal rights; she never stops fighting.". More examples on the page.