Meaning Of The Word Martyr

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martyr
countable noun: 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.

martyr in American English
any of those persons who choose to suffer or die rather than give up their faith or principles
to put to death or torture for adherence to a belief
noun: a person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce his or her religion
transitive verb: to make a martyr of, esp. by putting to death

martyr in British English
noun: a person who suffers death rather than renounce his or her religious beliefs
verb: to kill as a martyr

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