kruistocht

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

kruistocht m (plural kruistochten, diminutive kruistochtje n)

(historical) crusade, a Christian holy war
(figuratively) quest, 'sacred' cause, notably against some evil

Synonyms

kruisvaart

Descendants

Afrikaans: kruistog

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