Crusade - Definition

n 1: a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward
a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they
worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready
for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end
slavery"; "contributed to the war effort" [syn: campaign,
cause, crusade, drive, movement, effort]
2: any of the more or less continuous military expeditions in
the 11th to 13th centuries when Christian powers of Europe
tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims
v 1: exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to
gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or
person; be an advocate for; "The liberal party pushed for
reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean
is pushing for his favorite candidate" [syn: crusade,
fight, press, campaign, push, agitate]
2: go on a crusade; fight a holy war