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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. 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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   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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   A martyr (Greek: μάρτυς, mártys, 'witness' stem μαρτυρ-, martyr-) is someone who suffers persecution and death for advocating, renouncing, or refusing to renounce or advocate, a religious belief or other cause as demanded by an external party.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMARTYR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A martyr is someone who is killed or made to suffer greatly because of their religious or political beliefs.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of martyr – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MARTYR definition: 1. someone who dies for their beliefs: 2. a situation in which someone dies for their beliefs. Learn more.

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   Martyr definition: a person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce their religion.. See examples of MARTYR used in a sentence.

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   Oct 8, 2023 · to make a martyr of: to subject to hardship or inconvenience; to sacrifice (someone) in a cause; to make a martyr of on…

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

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   Sep 17, 2024 · Martyr, one who voluntarily suffers death rather than deny their religion by words or deeds; such action is afforded special, institutionalized recognition in most major religions of the world. The term may also refer to anyone who sacrifices their life or something of great value for the sake of principle.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionmartyr noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    martyr to something (informal) a person who suffers very much because of an illness, problem or situation. She's a martyr to her nerves. I feel like a martyr to this vacuum cleaner.

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    Someone who suffers, or is even killed, for his or her political or religious beliefs is called a martyr. Martin Luther King Jr. is often called a martyr in connection with the American civil rights movement.