martyr
noun
a person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce their religion.
martyrs
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pluralof martyr.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof martyr (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
martyrnouna person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce their religion.
Example Sentences
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Last year, he welcomed Toutou to the presidential palace as part of a ceremony honouring families of the "martyrs".
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
They are just a few of the most famous martyrs of the movement that gave birth to the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Two women dressed in green and pink fur cradle each other’s heads, reimagining medieval depictions of cephalophores — Christian martyrs who carry their severed heads while continuing to preach or pray.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
The article suggested Christians should embrace nonviolent resistance and the tradition of martyrs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
Officials worried that the women would become martyrs.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
