kruistocht

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkrœy̯s.tɔxt/
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  • Hyphenation: kruis‧tocht

Etymology 1

From kruis (“cross”) +‎ tocht (“journey”). First attested in 1700.

Noun

kruistocht m (plural kruistochten, diminutive kruistochtje n)

  1. (history) crusade, a Christian holy war
    Synonym: kruisvaart
    De achtste kruistocht eindigde zonder veel succes. ― The eighth crusade ended without much success.
    De kruistochten hadden een diepe invloed op de middeleeuwse geschiedenis. ― The crusades had a profound impact on medieval history.
  2. (figurative) quest, 'sacred' cause, notably against some evil
    Hij is op een persoonlijke kruistocht tegen corruptie. ― He is on a personal crusade against corruption.
Descendants
  • Afrikaans: kruistog

Etymology 2

Compound of kruisen (“to cross”) +‎ tocht (“journey”).

Noun

kruistocht m (plural kruistochten)

  1. (nautical) naval crossing, act of crossing a body of water
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