ClimateJuly 13, 2026
crusade
/kruːˈseɪd/
Definition
A vigorous, aggressive campaign for or against a specific cause, policy, or movement.
Etymology
Derived from the Medieval Latin 'cruciata,' meaning 'marked with a cross,' referring to the historical military expeditions sanctioned by the Church. The word evolved in modern English to describe any intensely dedicated, often moralized, struggle or campaign for a cause.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the Trump administration's active and persistent efforts to dismantle offshore wind power projects. It highlights the aggressive nature of these policy decisions to contrast them with previous administrative approaches.
Trump’s Energy Policies Are “Fattening the Wallets of his Cronies” at Public Expense
Read the full article ↗Mother Jones