Definition of «crusade»

A crusade is a campaign or movement to promote, support or advance a particular cause or issue. It can also refer to a series of military expeditions launched by European Christians in the 11th-13th centuries with the goal of capturing Jerusalem and other sites considered sacred by Christians, as well as defending Christian territories against Muslim invaders.

Usage examples

  1. The king called for a crusade to recapture Jerusalem from the Saracens.
  2. The activist led a crusade against animal cruelty, organizing protests and lobbying for stricter laws.
  3. The company launched a marketing crusade to increase brand awareness, using social media, advertising campaigns, and sponsorships.
  4. The teacher embarked on a crusade to improve education in underprivileged communities, volunteering her time and resources.
  5. The environmentalist joined a crusade to combat deforestation, planting trees and advocating for sustainable land management practices.
  6. The non-profit organization started a crusade to eradicate poverty, providing aid and support to disadvantaged communities.
  7. The politician championed a crusade against corruption, promising transparency and accountability in government.
  8. The author embarked on a personal crusade to promote mental health awareness through writing and public speaking.
  9. The parents initiated a crusade for safer streets, demanding traffic calming measures and better infrastructure for pedestrians.
  10. The students organized a crusade against bullying, creating awareness campaigns and organizing peer support programs.

Sentences with «crusade»

  • I don't want it to seem as if I'm on some sort of crusade against BitGold. (tsi-blog.com)
  • I was a student leader in Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru)'s ministry. (relevantmagazine.com)
  • He went on to play «Indy» twice more, in 1984's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in 1989. (rottentomatoes.com)
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