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mar⋅tyr⋅dom

   [mahr-ter-duhm]
–noun
1. the condition, sufferings, or death of a martyr.
2. extreme suffering; torment.
Origin:
bef. 900; ME martirdom, OE martyrdōm. See martyr, -dom
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mar·tyr·dom     (mär'tər-dəm)  Pronunciation Key 
n.  
    1. The state of being a martyr.
    2. The suffering of death by a martyr.
  2. Extreme suffering of any kind.
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martyrdom

noun
1. death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause 
2. any experience that causes intense suffering [syn: calvary] 

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Martyrdom

Mar"tyr*dom\, n. [Martyr + -dom.]

1. The condition of a martyr; the death of a martyr; the suffering of death on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause. --Bacon.

I came from martyrdom unto this peace. --Longfellow.

2. Affliction; torment; torture. --Chaucer.

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