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   martyr

   /ˈmɑːtə/

   noun

   • 1. a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs: "the first Christian martyr"
   • ▪ a person who displays or exaggerates their discomfort or distress in order to obtain sympathy: "she wanted to play the martyr"
   • ▪ a constant sufferer from (an ailment): "I'm a martyr to migraine!"

   verb

   • 1. kill (someone) because of their beliefs: "she was martyred for her faith"
   • ▪ cause great pain or distress to: "there was no need to martyr themselves again"

   Word Origin Old Englishmartir, via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek martur ‘witness’ (in Christian use, ‘martyr’).

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Martyrs_(2008_film)Martyrs (2008 film) - Wikipedia

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   Martyrs is a 2008 psychological horror film written and directed by Pascal Laugier, and starring Mylène Jampanoï, Morjana Alaoui, and Catherine Bégin. It follows a young woman's quest to seek revenge against individuals who abducted and tortured her as a child, and her friend, also a victim of abuse.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MartyrMartyr - Wikipedia

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   Most martyrs are considered holy or are respected by their followers, becoming symbols of exceptional leadership and heroism in the face of difficult circumstances. Martyrs play significant roles in religions.

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5. www.imdb.com › title › tt1029234Martyrs (2008) - IMDb

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   Sep 3, 2008 · With Morjana Alaoui, Mylène Jampanoï, Catherine Bégin, Robert Toupin. A young woman's quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tormented her as a child leads her and a friend, who is also a victim of child abuse, on a terrifying journey into a living hell of depravity.

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   • Genre: Horror

   • Director: Pascal Laugier
   • Release Date: 2008-09-03

6. www.britannica.com › topic › martyrMartyr | Definition, Examples, Religions, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Learn about the concept and history of martyrdom in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Find out how martyrs are honoured, remembered, and venerated in different traditions and contexts.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › martyrMartyr Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word martyr, which can be a noun or a verb. A martyr is someone who suffers or dies for a cause, principle, or faith.

8. www.christianity.com › wiki › christian-termsWhat is a Martyr? Definition and Historical Martyrs -...

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   Feb 2, 2024 · Learn what a martyr is in Christianity, why martyrdom is significant, and how Christian martyrs have witnessed to their faith and inspired others. Explore the characteristics, motivations, and historical context of famous Christian martyrs such as Stephen, Andrew, Peter, and Polycarp.

9. academic.oup.com › jts › advance-articleLiving Martyrs in Late Antiquity and Beyond: Surviving Martyrdom

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   23 hours ago · The second chapter builds upon the first by showing how, instead of emulating the martyrs’ deaths, Prudentius encourages his readers to imitate their lives through their own witness, by observing the models provided in his poetry and participating in the martyr story through living emulation. Chapters 3 and 4 shift to Paulinus of Nola.