martyr

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is willingly killed or dies as a result of standing up for their beliefs, causes, or for refusing to renounce their faith.

  - "Nelson Mandela is considered a martyr for his fight against apartheid in South Africa."
  - "The martyrs of the French Revolution were executed for their political beliefs."
  - "Saint Sebastian is a Christian martyr who was shot with arrows and later healed, only to be martyred again."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

confessor

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Synonyms

shaheed , shahid , martyrize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with martyr
dry , sky , tie , spy , tide , dye

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Variants

List of all variants of martyr that leads to same result
martyr , martyrization , martyrizations , martyrize , martyrized , martyrizes , martyrizing , martyrs , martyred , martyring , play the martyr , Justin , Justin Martyr , Justin the Martyr , Saint Justin , Saint Justin the Martyr , St Justin the Martyr , St. Justin

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'martus,' meaning 'witness.' A martyr is someone who bears witness to their beliefs, even if it means sacrificing their life.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'martyr' comes from the Greek word 'martus,' meaning 'witness.'

2. Saint Valentine is often considered a martyr in the Catholic Church.

3. The term 'shahid' in Islam refers to a martyr who has died in the cause of jihad.

4. The Feast of All Martyrs is celebrated on November 1 in the Catholic Church.

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Related Concepts

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1. Martrydom: The act or process of becoming a martyr.

2. Saint: A person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness or likeness to God or a god.

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Culture

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The concept of martyrdom has been present in various religions and cultures throughout history. In Christianity, martyrs are saints who have died for their faith. In Buddhism, the term 'arhat' refers to an enlightened person who has attained nirvana and is considered a type of martyr. The idea of martyrdom has also been explored in literature, art, and music, such as in the works of Shakespeare, Dostoevsky, and Beethoven.

How to Memorize "martyr"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing up for their beliefs in the face of danger, even if it means risking their life.
   - Visualize a person wearing a halo and being surrounded by angels, symbolizing their status as a martyr.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'martyr' with the word 'witness.'
   - Think of the word 'sacrifice' when you hear the word 'martyr.'
   - Associate the word 'martyr' with the concept of standing up for what you believe in, even if it means risking your life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - M - Martyrs Make Means
   - M - Make Memories, M - Martyrs Mean More

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