crusades

Noun

The plural form of crusade, referring to a series of medieval military expeditions made by Europeans to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries.

ریشه

From Old French "croisade" and Spanish "cruzada", both meaning "marked with a cross".

مثال

• The Crusades had a lasting impact on European history.
• The Pope called for the Crusades to reclaim Jerusalem.
• The Crusades were marked by religious fervor and violence.