Also means
campaign for a cause
Usage Note
Kreuzzug originally refers to the medieval military campaigns to reclaim the Holy Land. In modern German it is also used figuratively for any vigorous campaign. The religious-historical sense remains primary.
Examples
"Im Mittelalter zogen Ritter aus ganz Europa auf Kreuzzüge ins Heilige Land."
Natural Translation
In the Middle Ages knights from all over Europe went on crusades to the Holy Land.
Literal Translation
In the Middle Ages pulled knights from all over Europe on crusades into the Holy Land.
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