Word
crusader
Phoneticscru·sad·er, stress on the second syllable
US/kɹuˈseɪdɝ/
UK/kɹuːsˈeɪdɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. someone who works very hard and with strong feelings to change something in society. You use this to describe a person who fights for a cause they believe is right.
n. a person who campaigns vigorously for political, social, or religious change. Often carries a connotation of moral conviction or intense dedication to a specific cause.
Examples
“She is a tireless crusader for animal rights.”
“The local journalist became a crusader for government transparency after discovering evidence of corruption in the mayor's office.”
“While some viewed him as a visionary crusader for civil liberties, others criticized his methods as being too confrontational for the current political climate.”
Examples
simple
“She is a tireless crusader for animal rights.”
contextual
“The local journalist became a crusader for government transparency after discovering evidence of corruption in the mayor's office.”
complex
“While some viewed him as a visionary crusader for civil liberties, others criticized his methods as being too confrontational for the current political climate.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'for' to indicate the cause being supported.
Real-World Examples
“Centuries earlier, Crusaders had ridden into the Middle East to reclaim what they saw as their Holy Land from Muslims.” “Unlike regular fans, stans see themselves as crusaders, pledging loyalty and rushing to their idol’s defense against dissenters.” “Isabel Allende, of all people, published a novel about the masked social crusader over the summer.” Etymology
From crusade + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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