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.”