martyrdom

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

martyr +‎ -dom

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[edit] Noun

Singular
martyrdom

Plural
martyrdoms

martyrdom (plural martyrdoms)

  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.
  2. Affliction; torment; torture.

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