crusade (n.)

  1. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; he supported populist campaigns; they worked in the cause of world peace; the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant; the movement to end slavery; contributed to the war effort

    [ Syn: campaign , cause , drive , movement , effort ]

  2. any of the more or less continuous military expeditions in the 11th to 13th centuries when Christian powers of Europe tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims

    [ Syn: crusade ]

    crusade (v.)

  1. exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for; The liberal party pushed for reforms; She is crusading for womens rights; The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate

    [ Syn: fight , press , campaign , push , agitate ]

  2. go on a crusade; fight a holy war

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