What does martyrdom mean?
nounThe 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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