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The meaning of Martyr

Martyr – definition

noun

A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.

Usage examples:

The first christian martyr
verb

Kill (someone) because of their beliefs.

Usage examples:

She was martyred for her faith
noun

A person who suffers greatly or is killed, esp. because of political or religious beliefs

Martyr translation into English

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烈士, 先烈, 杀害

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Martelaar, Martelares, Martelen, Bloedgetuige, Pijnigen, De marteldood doen sterven

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Martyr, Martyriser, Sacrifier

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Märtyrer, Märtyrerin, Martern, Zu tode quälen

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शहीद, हुतात्मा

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Martire

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순교자, 의사, 주의 때문에 죽이다, 신앙 때문에 죽이다, 늘 고민하는 사람, 질병 따위로 늘 고민하는 사람, 불운 따위로 늘 고민하는 사람

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Мученик, Мученица, Страдалец, Страдалица, Мучить, Замучить

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Mártir, Martirizar

Word origin

Old English martir, via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek martur ‘witness’ (in Christian use, ‘martyr’).

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