Meaning of the word crusader in English

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crusader

US /kruːˈseɪ.dɚ/
UK /kruːˈseɪ.dər/

Noun

1.

a person who takes part in a crusade, especially one of the medieval military expeditions by Europeans to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims

Example:
Richard the Lionheart was a famous Crusader.
The history books describe the journeys of the early Crusaders.
2.

a person who campaigns vigorously for political, social, or religious change; an activist

Example:
She became a passionate crusader for environmental protection.
He was a lifelong crusader against injustice.
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