Definitions for martyrdom
ˈmɑr tər dəmmar·tyr·dom

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. martyrdomnoun

   death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause

2. calvary, martyrdomnoun

   any experience that causes intense suffering

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. martyrdomnoun

   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.

2. martyrdomnoun

   Affliction; torment; torture.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Martyrdomnoun

   The death of a martyr; the honour of a martyr.

   Etymology: from martyr.

   If an infidel should pursue to death an heretick professing Christianity only for Christian profession sake, could we deny unto him the honour of martyrdom? Richard Hooker, b. v.

   Now that he hath left no higher degree of earthly honour, he intends to crown their innocency with the glory of martyrdom. Francis Bacon.

   Herod, whose unblest
   Hand, O! what dares not jealous greatness? tore
   A thousand sweet babes from their mother’s breast,
   The blooms of martyrdom. Richard Crashaw.

   What mists of providence are these,
   So saints, by supernatural pow’r set free,
   Are left at last in martyrdom to die. Dryden.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. martyrdom

   A martyr (Greek: μάρτυς, mártys, "witness", or μαρτυρία, marturia, stem μαρτυρ-, martyr-) is someone who suffers persecution and death for advocating, renouncing, or refusing to renounce or advocate, a religious belief or other cause as demanded by an external party. In the martyrdom narrative of the remembering community, this refusal to comply with the presented demands results in the punishment or execution of an individual by an oppressor. Accordingly, the status of the 'martyr' can be considered a posthumous title as a reward for those who are considered worthy of the concept of martyrdom by the living, regardless of any attempts by the deceased to control how they will be remembered in advance. Insofar, the martyr is a relational figure of a society's boundary work that is produced by collective memory. Originally applied only to those who suffered for their religious beliefs, the term has come to be used in connection with people killed for a political cause. Most martyrs are considered holy or are respected by their followers, becoming symbols of exceptional leadership and heroism in the face of difficult circumstances. Martyrs play significant roles in religions. Similarly, martyrs have had notable effects in secular life, including such figures as Socrates, among other political and cultural examples.

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1. martyrdom

   Martyrdom is the act of suffering severely or sacrificing one's life willingly for a cause or principle, often related to one's religion or beliefs. It's considered an honor or virtue in many faiths and cultures. The person who undergoes martyrdom is typically referred as a martyr.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Martyrdomnoun

   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

2. Martyrdomnoun

   affliction; torment; torture

3. Etymology: [Martyr + -dom.]

The Roycroft DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. martyrdom

   The sweet apotheosis of the things we do not care to avoid.

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1. • Death

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of martyrdom in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of martyrdom in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of martyrdom in a Sentence

1. Mr Seyit:

   I ’m a Sunni Muslim Mr Seyit but I understand Shi’a sensitivities and for them this is a very holy time, it’s a time when they are encouraged to reflect on the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and abstain from all forms of celebrations.

2. Sheikh Hareth al-Nadhari:

   Soldiers who love God and his prophet and who are in love with martyrdom for the sake of God had come to you.

3. Indira Gandhi:

   Martyrdom does not end something, it only a beginning.

4. Bahram Baloch:

   Martyrdom is the new beginning for revolutionary leaders. It enlighten the path of freedom upon which people fear to walk due to darkness.

5. David Otto:

   The government has no clue on the potential martyrdom effects this will create, one must be reminded that no amount of punishment frightens a man who is not afraid of death.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=martyrdom
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Martyrdom
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=martyrdom
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martyrdom
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martyrdom
7. ^ The Roycroft Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36566/36566-h/36566-h.htm#:~:text=martyrdom