Meaning
crusade
- an energetic campaign for or against something
- each of the medieval military expeditions undertaken by European Christians
In a sentence
Il sindaco ha avviato una crociata contro il traffico in centro.
The mayor launched a crusade against traffic in the city centre.
Non capisco perché tu faccia una crociata personale contro di lui.
I don't understand why you are waging a personal crusade against him.
Gli storici analizzano spesso le conseguenze economiche delle prime crociate.
Historians often analyse the economic consequences of the early crusades.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| crociata | feminine · singular |
| crociate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used figuratively to describe a determined campaign against corruption, waste, etc.