- Martyr - Wikipedia
A martyr (Greek: , 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
- MARTYR Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of MARTYR is a person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for declaring belief in and refusing to renounce a religion How to use martyr in a sentence
- Martyr | Definition, Examples, Religions, Facts | Britannica
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
- Martyr - World History Encyclopedia
A martyr is someone who voluntarily dies for either a religious or secular cause The word originates from "witness" in Greek and is related to a witness in court testifying to one's beliefs or truth, despite the risk involved
- MARTYR Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
Martyr definition: a person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce their religion See examples of MARTYR used in a sentence
- MARTYR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
ˈmɑːr t̬ɚ Add to word list a person who suffers very much or is killed because of their religious or political beliefs, and is often admired because of it: a Christian Islamic religious martyr
- What Is a Martyr? Definition, Examples, and Importance Today
At the center of the definition, a martyr is an individual who willingly gives up their own life, well-being, or freedom, often enduring extreme pain and hardships, to support a principle, belief, or ideology
- MARTYR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
A martyr is someone who is killed or made to suffer greatly because of their religious or political beliefs, and is admired and respected by people who share those beliefs
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