Crusader
noun
A person who strongly supports a cause or belief and works hard to spread it.
She's a tireless crusader for human rights.
Often appears as...
- a tireless crusader
- a dedicated crusader
noun
A member of the military expeditions undertaken by Christian powers in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries to win the Holy Land from the Muslims.
The crusaders captured Jerusalem in 1099.
Often appears as...
- the first crusader
- the second crusader
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A person who strongly supports a cause or belief and works hard to spread it.
She's a tireless crusader for human rights.
Often appears as...
- a tireless crusader
- a dedicated crusader
noun
A member of the military expeditions undertaken by Christian powers in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries to win the Holy Land from the Muslims.
The crusaders captured Jerusalem in 1099.
Often appears as...
- the first crusader
- the second crusader
Usage tips
Historical
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Pro Tip 1/3Modern Activism
Today, 'crusader' is often used metaphorically for activists and reformers without religious context.
He became a crusader against plastic pollution.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotations
'Crusader' typically suggests a positive view of someone's dedication to a cause.
A crusader for animal rights, she inspired many.
Pro Tip 3/3Behavior Hint
Using 'crusader' implies action; not just beliefs, but taking steps to make change.
She's not just an ally, she's a crusader.
Pro Tip 1/3Modern Activism
Today, 'crusader' is often used metaphorically for activists and reformers without religious context.
He became a crusader against plastic pollution.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotations
'Crusader' typically suggests a positive view of someone's dedication to a cause.
A crusader for animal rights, she inspired many.
Pro Tip 3/3Behavior Hint
Using 'crusader' implies action; not just beliefs, but taking steps to make change.
She's not just an ally, she's a crusader.
Pro Tip 1/3Modern Activism
Today, 'crusader' is often used metaphorically for activists and reformers without religious context.
He became a crusader against plastic pollution.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotations
'Crusader' typically suggests a positive view of someone's dedication to a cause.
A crusader for animal rights, she inspired many.
Pro Tip 3/3Behavior Hint
Using 'crusader' implies action; not just beliefs, but taking steps to make change.
She's not just an ally, she's a crusader.
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How a concubine became...
and forged his signature on decrees to govern the sultanate and advise military commanders. When the crusaders attacked the Egyptian city of Al-Mansurah, Egyptian soldiers ambushed the crusaders and took the French king hostage. Meanwhile, the truth about the sultan’s death began to leak.
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The history of tattoos -...
who used them to note their travels. You crossed the Atlantic? Get an anchor. Been south of the Equator? Time for your turtle tat. But Westerners sported tattoos long before meeting the Samoans and Maori of the South Pacific. Crusaders got the Jerusalem Cross so if they died in battle,
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Refugees have the right...
I believe, was put by the person who has blown -- -- himself up, yeah. it was on purpose, because part of the strategies of Daesh is against refugees, because they see refugees as people that should be with the caliphate and are fleeing to the crusaders.
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The rise and fall of the...
Alexios was the son of a deposed emperor, and promised the crusaders vast riches and support to help him retake the throne from his uncle. Alexios succeeded, but after a year, the population rebelled and Alexios himself was deposed and killed.
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Where did Russia come...
devastated the trade integral to Rus wealth and power, while Teutonic crusaders threatened northern territories. The final blow, however, would come from the east. Consumed by their squabbles, Rus princes paid little attention to the rumors
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The imaginary king who...
commanded by a king who shared the Crusader’s vision of marching on Jerusalem. And when a letter allegedly written by this so-called “Prester John” appeared, European rulers were thrilled. While the letter’s actual author remains unknown,
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Underground Templar...
It's very famous in the crusader period that a lot of stones has the masonry marks. Whoa. So you see you this line-- Or maybe here, this one. Oh, yes, exactly this one. So this is actually the mark of somebody's chisel?
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Into Nicaragua's Masaya...
of a volatile inferno, where scientists are looking for signs that could end up saving thousands of lives. Masaya in Nicaragua is so feared that religious crusaders once tried to exorcise the devil out of its heart.
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The business case for...
We had many dinners, late-night discussions, we went to a ball game together. We became friends. And that's when I learned a life lesson. That these NGO crusaders, they're really no different than me.
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Bobby Ghosh: Why global...
and he refined the idea. His idea of jihad was a global war of terror, primarily targeted at the far enemy, at the crusaders from the West, against America.
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How a concubine became...
and forged his signature on decrees to govern the sultanate and advise military commanders. When the crusaders attacked the Egyptian city of Al-Mansurah, Egyptian soldiers ambushed the crusaders and took the French king hostage. Meanwhile, the truth about the sultan’s death began to leak.
Video examples
The history of tattoos -...
who used them to note their travels. You crossed the Atlantic? Get an anchor. Been south of the Equator? Time for your turtle tat. But Westerners sported tattoos long before meeting the Samoans and Maori of the South Pacific. Crusaders got the Jerusalem Cross so if they died in battle,
Video examples
Refugees have the right...
I believe, was put by the person who has blown -- -- himself up, yeah. it was on purpose, because part of the strategies of Daesh is against refugees, because they see refugees as people that should be with the caliphate and are fleeing to the crusaders.
Video examples
The rise and fall of the...
Alexios was the son of a deposed emperor, and promised the crusaders vast riches and support to help him retake the throne from his uncle. Alexios succeeded, but after a year, the population rebelled and Alexios himself was deposed and killed.
Video examples
Where did Russia come...
devastated the trade integral to Rus wealth and power, while Teutonic crusaders threatened northern territories. The final blow, however, would come from the east. Consumed by their squabbles, Rus princes paid little attention to the rumors
Video examples
The imaginary king who...
commanded by a king who shared the Crusader’s vision of marching on Jerusalem. And when a letter allegedly written by this so-called “Prester John” appeared, European rulers were thrilled. While the letter’s actual author remains unknown,
Video examples
Underground Templar...
It's very famous in the crusader period that a lot of stones has the masonry marks. Whoa. So you see you this line-- Or maybe here, this one. Oh, yes, exactly this one. So this is actually the mark of somebody's chisel?
Video examples
Into Nicaragua's Masaya...
of a volatile inferno, where scientists are looking for signs that could end up saving thousands of lives. Masaya in Nicaragua is so feared that religious crusaders once tried to exorcise the devil out of its heart.
Video examples
The business case for...
We had many dinners, late-night discussions, we went to a ball game together. We became friends. And that's when I learned a life lesson. That these NGO crusaders, they're really no different than me.
Video examples
Bobby Ghosh: Why global...
and he refined the idea. His idea of jihad was a global war of terror, primarily targeted at the far enemy, at the crusaders from the West, against America.
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Quote examples
Jonathan Miles
The James Brown we saw tended to be the James Brown we chose to see: as the caped crusader of funk and soul, adored by millions, or as the face in a seemingly endless series of mug shots. The ways in which he appealed to and appalled different audiences made Brown a kind of national Rorschach test.
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Jennifer Yuh Nelson
South Korean Director
I've been asked about the glass ceiling a lot, and I don't think of myself as some kind of crusader going around smashing glass. I don't feel like I had to - and that is a very, very strong flag showing the people around me made it, so I didn't have to.
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Paolo Gentiloni
Italian Politician
Responding to terrorism inevitably implies military consequences. This may shock some people, but these groups must also be dealt with on a military footing. I won't use the word 'combat' to avoid being painted as a crusader.
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Rajiv Menon
Indian Director
Rajarathinam Pillai was a performing genius and a crusader. His was a shining mind, prone to excesses of temper and his life can be seen as a continuous struggle for recognition.
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Nikos Kazantzakis
Greek Writer
Life is a crusade in the service of God. Whether we wished to or not, we set out as crusaders to free - not the Holy Sepulcher - but that God buried in matter and in our souls.
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Brian Wilson
American Musician
I consider myself to be a crusader of love. I try to spread love around the world as best I can because I know I have a handle on love.
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Rajkumar Hirani
Indian Director
I'm a film maker, not a crusader. I know a film will not change the world. If it can make a difference to a few that's good enough.
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Alice McDermott
American Writer
I'm a novelist. I'm not a crusader, and I'm not an editorial writer. And I'm not writing fiction to convince anybody of anything.
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Toni Collette
Australian Actress
I played a lot of mothers before I even became a mother. It wasn't like I set out to be some sort of mother crusader.
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Big Boi
American Musician
When I leave a room, it's gonna be footprints of funk wherever I stepped, because I'm a soul-funk crusader.
Quote examples
Jonathan Miles
The James Brown we saw tended to be the James Brown we chose to see: as the caped crusader of funk and soul, adored by millions, or as the face in a seemingly endless series of mug shots. The ways in which he appealed to and appalled different audiences made Brown a kind of national Rorschach test.
Quote examples
Jennifer Yuh Nelson
South Korean Director
I've been asked about the glass ceiling a lot, and I don't think of myself as some kind of crusader going around smashing glass. I don't feel like I had to - and that is a very, very strong flag showing the people around me made it, so I didn't have to.
Quote examples
Paolo Gentiloni
Italian Politician
Responding to terrorism inevitably implies military consequences. This may shock some people, but these groups must also be dealt with on a military footing. I won't use the word 'combat' to avoid being painted as a crusader.
Quote examples
Rajiv Menon
Indian Director
Rajarathinam Pillai was a performing genius and a crusader. His was a shining mind, prone to excesses of temper and his life can be seen as a continuous struggle for recognition.
Quote examples
Nikos Kazantzakis
Greek Writer
Life is a crusade in the service of God. Whether we wished to or not, we set out as crusaders to free - not the Holy Sepulcher - but that God buried in matter and in our souls.
Quote examples
Brian Wilson
American Musician
I consider myself to be a crusader of love. I try to spread love around the world as best I can because I know I have a handle on love.
Quote examples
Rajkumar Hirani
Indian Director
I'm a film maker, not a crusader. I know a film will not change the world. If it can make a difference to a few that's good enough.
Quote examples
Alice McDermott
American Writer
I'm a novelist. I'm not a crusader, and I'm not an editorial writer. And I'm not writing fiction to convince anybody of anything.
Quote examples
Toni Collette
Australian Actress
I played a lot of mothers before I even became a mother. It wasn't like I set out to be some sort of mother crusader.
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Big Boi
American Musician
When I leave a room, it's gonna be footprints of funk wherever I stepped, because I'm a soul-funk crusader.
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