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martyrdom

/ˈmɑːrtərdəm/ noun · British & US
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What does martyrdom mean?

noun

The state of being a martyr, or the act of suffering or death in a cause or for a principle. A sacrifice or surrender of one's life or well-being for the sake of something considered more important.

Example

"The priest's martyrdom during the war was a powerful symbol of resistance against oppression."

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