/kɾuˈzado/ or /kɾuˈzaðu/ (Brazil) /kɾuˈθaðo/ (Spain)

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a militant group that supported the Portuguese monarchy during the Liberal Wars (1828–1834), or a militant Catholic who opposed the Liberal government in Portugal.

“The cruzados were a significant force in the war, fighting against the Liberal army.”