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martyrdom
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mar·tyr·dom  (märtr-dm)
n.
1.
a. The state of being a martyr.
b. The suffering of death by a martyr.
2. Extreme suffering of any kind.

martyrdom
1. the condition of being a martyr.
2. the death or type of suffering of a particular martyr.
3. any arduous suffering or torment.
See also: Religion
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.martyrdommartyrdom - death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
death, decease, expiry - the event of dying or departure from life; "her death came as a terrible shock"; "upon your decease the capital will pass to your grandchildren"
2.martyrdom - any experience that causes intense suffering
affliction - a cause of great suffering and distress

martyrdom
Translations

martyrdom [ˈmɑːtədəm] nmartirio
martyrdom [ˈmɑːtədəm] nmartyre m
martyrdom [ˈmɑːtədəm] martyr nMartyrium nt
martyrdom [ˈmɑːtədəm] nmartirio

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