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crusader

/kruːˈseɪdər/
cru · sad · er
Plural:crusaders
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• noun

1

A person who campaigns vigorously for political, social, or religious change; an impassioned reformer or activist.

Example

"She became a tireless crusader for consumer rights and environmental protection."

2

A medieval Christian warrior or participant who took part in one of the European religious military expeditions (Crusades) of the 11th to 13th centuries.

Example

"The museum displayed a suit of chain mail once worn by a twelfth-century crusader."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'crusade' with the agent suffix '-er'. 'Crusade' comes from French 'croisade' and Spanish 'cruzada', ultimately from Latin 'crux' (cross), referring to the cloth cross worn as a badge by medieval Christian soldiers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crusader. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crusader
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