martyrs

Meanings

• noun

  Persons who die for their religious or political beliefs; persons who sacrifice their lives for a cause.

  - "The martyrs of the French Revolution were executed for their political beliefs."
  - "The saints are revered as martyrs in the Christian faith."

• noun

  A person who voluntarily suffers death as a penalty for an opinion or belief.

  - "Nelson Mandela is considered a martyr for his fight against apartheid in South Africa."
  - "Gandhi is remembered as a martyr for his nonviolent resistance to British rule in India."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

confessor

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Synonyms

shaheed , shahid , martyrize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with martyrs
marriers , carriers , larries

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Variants

List of all variants of martyrs that leads to same result
martyr , martyred , martyring , martyrs , martyrization , martyrizations , martyrize , martyrized , martyrizes , martyrizing

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Forms

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martyred, martyrdom, martyrs', martyring

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Etymology

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From Greek martyros, witness, through Latin martyr, from martire 'to testify'.

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Trivia

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1. The feast day of all Christian martyrs is celebrated on November 1st.

2. The term 'martyr' comes from the Greek word 'martyros', which means 'witness'.

3. The earliest recorded Christian martyrs were executed during the Roman Empire in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD.

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Related Concepts

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1. saint: A person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness or likeness or closeness to God.

2. shahid: A Muslim martyr. Shahids are believed to be granted special privileges in the afterlife.

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Culture

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Martyrs have been significant figures in various religions and cultures throughout history. In Christianity, martyrs are saints who have died for their faith. They are venerated and remembered through various forms of art, literature, and music. In Islam, shahids (martyrs) are those who die in jihad (holy war). They are granted special privileges in the afterlife. Martyrs have also been celebrated in other religious and secular contexts, such as in the Greek and Roman cultures, where they were often honored with public monuments and memorials.

How to Memorize "martyrs"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize martyrs, imagine individuals who have died for their beliefs, standing strong and unwavering in the face of adversity. Visualize their determination and courage as they face their deaths.

2. associate
   

   - To remember martyrs, associate them with the values they fought for: courage, determination, and unwavering belief in their cause.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize martyrs, use the acronym MARTYRS: Martyrs Are Remembered Through Your Respect and Strength.

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