croisade

/kʁwazad/ /kʁwazɑd/

Definitions

1. noun

A medieval Christian movement or war to recover the Holy Land from Muslim rule, typically involving a large army.

“The Crusade of Richard the Lionheart was a notable example of a medieval Christian crusade.”

2. noun

A campaign or movement for a particular cause or idea.

“The environmental movement has become a global croisade for sustainable living.”

3. noun

A journey or expedition undertaken for a particular purpose.

“The astronauts’ mission to Mars was a historic croisade for space exploration.”

Synonyms

  • campaign
  • crusade
  • movement

Antonyms

  • retreat
  • withdrawal