crusader

//kruːˈseɪdər//
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Noun

crusaderSingular
crusadersPlural
1

A person who participated in the medieval Christian military expeditions to recover the Holy Land from Muslims.

The crusaders traveled thousands of miles to reach the Holy Land.

2

A person who campaigns vigorously for political, social, or religious change; a zealous advocate for a cause.

She became a crusader for environmental protection.

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