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   martyrdom

   /ˈmɑːtədəm/

   noun

   • 1. the death or suffering of a martyr: "the martyrdom of St Anthony"
   • ▪ a display of pretended or exaggerated suffering to obtain sympathy: "you know martyrdom isn't my style"

   Word Origin Old Englishmartyrdōm (see martyr, -dom).

   Scrabble Points: 17

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   The meaning of MARTYRDOM is the suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause and especially to one's religious faith. How to use martyrdom in a sentence.

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   MARTYRDOM definition: 1. an occasion when someone suffers or is killed because of their religious or political beliefs 2…. Learn more.

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   Aug 13, 2024 · The meaning of MARTYR is a person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion. How to use martyr in a sentence.

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   Suffering or dying for your beliefs, that’s martyrdom, and while it doesn’t sound pleasant, some people feel it’s a great honor. The root of martyrdom is the Greek word martur, which means “witness"; the suffix -dom means “state or condition.”

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMARTYR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MARTYR definition: 1. a person who suffers very much or is killed because of their religious or political beliefs, and…. Learn more.

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   1. the condition of being a martyr. 2. the death or type of suffering of a particular martyr. 3. any arduous suffering or torment.

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   Martyrdom definition: the condition, sufferings, or death of a martyr. . See examples of MARTYRDOM used in a sentence.