Crusade– meaning, usage, quotes, and social examples

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Grammar:
Crusade is a noun, i.e., it is the subject of the sentence.

It means: 1. A war, especially for religious reasons 2. To participate in a political, social or religious campaign

Usage example 1:

The medieval crusades had a lot of impact on the history of our country.

Usage example 2:

John always has a crusading opinion about illiteracy.

Life is a crusade in the service of God. Whether we wished to or not, we set out as crusaders to free – not the Holy Sepulcher – but that God buried in matter and in our souls.

Nikos Kazantzakis