CRUSADER: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CRUSADER?

Need another word that means the same as “crusader”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “crusader” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Crusader” are: meliorist, reformer, reformist, social reformer, campaigner, fighter, battler

Crusader as a Noun

Definitions of "Crusader" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “crusader” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A person who campaigns vigorously for political, social, or religious change; a campaigner.
• A disputant who advocates reform.
• A fighter in the medieval Crusades.
• A warrior who engages in a holy war.

Synonyms of "Crusader" as a noun (7 Words)

battler	An open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)–Thomas Paine. A battler taking swings at opponents and rallying friends.
campaigner	Several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints. Human rights campaigners are furious at the government s decision.
fighter	A person who does not easily admit defeat in spite of difficulties or opposition. World War II fighter planes.
meliorist	A disputant who advocates reform.
reformer	An apparatus that reforms the molecular structure of hydrocarbons to produce richer fuel. A radical social reformer.
reformist	A person who advocates gradual reform rather than abolition or revolution.
social reformer	A party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity.

Usage Examples of "Crusader" as a noun

• Crusaders for early detection and treatment of mental illnesses.

Associations of "Crusader" (30 Words)

activist	A person who campaigns to bring about political or social change. A green leaning activist magazine.
advanced	Far on or ahead in development or progress. Advanced in years.
communism	A political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society.
coup	An unusual or unexpected but successful tactic in card play. It was a major coup to get such a prestigious contract.
democracy	A state governed under a system of democracy. A multiparty democracy.
democratic	Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles. Democratic countries.
developing	Processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible. This is a rapidly developing field.
engineering	The practical application of science to commerce or industry. He had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study.
feminism	The advocacy of women’s rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes.
forward	In a forward direction. The crew s cabin is forward.
front	Of or at the front. They reached the hedge fronting the garden.
industry	The people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise. Each industry has its own trade publications.
innovate	Bring something new to an environment. We continue to innovate new products.
innovative	(of a product, idea, etc.) featuring new methods; advanced and original. Stylistically innovative works.
lawmaker	A maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws. The game s official lawmakers are preparing the new legislation.
legislator	A person who makes laws; a member of a legislative body. 24 incumbent legislators lost their seats.
liberal	A person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties. Sam was too liberal with the wine.
liberalist	A person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties.
overthrow	A score made because the ball has been overthrown. His throw missed the stumps and went for four overthrows.
political	Relating to the ideas or strategies of a particular party or group in politics. Political office.
progressive	A progressive tense or aspect. People tend to present themselves either as progressives or traditionalists on this issue.
radical	A radical sign. The daring avant garde spirit of the music was too radical for the conservative audience.
reformer	A person who makes changes to something in order to improve it. A catalytic reformer.
reformist	Supporting or advancing gradual reform rather than abolition or revolution. The reformist policies of the government.
revolt	A refusal to continue to obey or conform. A country wide revolt against the government.
revolution	A dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, attitudes, or operation. When I grew up it was the Marxism that was very strong it was like the revolution was coming next week.
revolutionary	Relating to a particular revolution, especially the War of American Independence. A revolutionary new drug.
stronghold	A place where a particular cause or belief is strongly defended or upheld. Their mountain strongholds fell to enemy attack.
suffragette	A woman advocate of women’s right to vote (especially a militant advocate in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 20th century.
suffragist	A person advocating that the right to vote be extended to more people, especially to women.