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Definition crusade in British English

crusade noun

[countable] noun
/kruːˈseɪd/
1

an effort over a long time to achieve something that you strongly believe is morally right

Example

a crusade to ban tobacco advertising

Example

a crusade for equal rights

Example

They led an unsuccessful crusade against government corruption.

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Definition crusade in British English