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youth crusade

youth crusade

1 7.2
A campaign in which young people try to change politics, religion, or society
  • noun
translation icon : cruzada juvenil
  • Many young activists joined the youth crusade for equality.

Examples

  • During the 1960s, a powerful youth crusade swept through the nation demanding civil rights.

  • Her involvement in the youth crusade inspired many others to take part in social activism.

  • The organization launched a youth crusade to promote environmental awareness in schools.

  • The youth crusade for climate action is gaining momentum.

  • The youth crusade aims to empower young people to make positive changes in their communities.

  • During the youth crusade, participants organized events to raise awareness about climate change.

  • The youth crusade successfully mobilized teenagers to advocate for education reform.

Synonyms

youth movement
vsyouth crusade
4 4.4

A group of young people who work together for social or political change

is organized or led chiefly by young people rather than only composed of them

Antonyms

establishment
236 5.3

The people in power in a country or organization

Surface Forms

youth crusade singular
youth crusades plural

Morphology

youth + crusade

The phrase is a straightforward composition of 'youth' (young people) and 'crusade' (a determined public campaign), so the combined meaning 'a campaign or movement led by young people' is directly derivable. This follows normal noun + noun composition and is cross-linguistically transparent, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it.

Etymology

Youth crusade joins youth (young people) and crusade (a long, serious campaign), so you can picture young people marching with banners on a strong mission. That's why it means 'a movement led by young people to bring social or political change'.