martyrdom

[mahr-ter-duhm] Example Sentences Origin

mar·tyr·dom

[mahr-ter-duhm]
noun
1.
the condition, sufferings, or death of a martyr.
2.
extreme suffering; torment.

Origin:
before 900; Middle English martirdom, Old English martyrdōm. See martyr, -dom
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Martyrdom is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
Example Sentences
  • It denies the flag-waving orator a self-professed martyrdom.
  • Martyrdom does not end something, it only a beginning.
  • We have made it possible for the mujahideen to find an opening for martyrdom.
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martyrdom (ˈmɑːtədəm)
 
n
1.  the sufferings or death of a martyr
2.  great suffering or torment

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martyrdom
O.E. martyrdom; see martyr + -dom.
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