nounmasculine/femininepl: crusaders
cruzado
1. A person who participates in a crusade; a medieval warrior who fought in the Crusades
The crusaders traveled to the Holy Land during the medieval period.
Os cruzados viajaram para a Terra Santa durante a Idade Média.
2. A person who campaigns vigorously for a cause or reform
She is a crusader for environmental protection and sustainability.
Ela é uma cruzada pela proteção ambiental e sustentabilidade.
3. An advocate or zealous supporter of a particular movement or principle
He became a crusader against corruption in the government.
Ele se tornou um cruzado contra a corrupção no governo.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'crusader' carries positive connotations when referring to social activists and reformers. Historically, it references the medieval Crusades, which hold significant religious and historical importance in Western culture. In modern usage, the term is commonly applied to environmental activists, social justice advocates, and other reform-minded individuals in both English-speaking countries and Brazil.
NYC Slang
activist, advocate, warrior for a cause
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