kruistocht

Dutch

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
2. (figurative) quest, 'sacred' cause, notably against some evil

Synonyms

• kruisvaart

Descendants

• Afrikaans: kruistog

Etymology 2

Compound of kruisen +‎ tocht.

Noun

kruistocht m (plural kruistochten)

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