martyrdom

American  

[mahr-ter-duhm] / ˈmɑr tər dəm /

noun

1. the condition, sufferings, or death of a martyr.

2. extreme suffering; torment.

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ˈmartyrdom British  

/ ˈmɑːtədəm /

noun

1. the sufferings or death of a martyr

2. great suffering or torment

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Etymology

Origin of martyrdom

First recorded before 900; martyr + -dom

Example Sentences

"The wife of the martyred supreme leader is alive, and the initial reports of her martyrdom were incorrect," it said.

From Barron's

Khamenei in his statement drew on the same core Shiite themes of martyrdom and resistance.

From The Wall Street Journal

It draws on core Shiite themes of martyrdom and resistance, reinforcing the image of the younger Khamenei as the rightful successor to lead the Islamic Republic.

From The Wall Street Journal

Whatever new leadership that does emerge could rally around the “martyrdom” of Khamenei.

From Los Angeles Times

The Islamic Republic and Shia Islam are imbued with the idea of martyrdom.

From BBC

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