Complete Definition of "martyrdom"

English

Etymology
suffix|martyr|dom

Pronunciation
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Noun
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  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|Affliction; torment; torture.

Translations
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Chinese: �� (xùnjiào)
French: martyre m
German: Martyrium n
Greek, Modern: μα����ιο n (martírio)
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Japanese: �� (������, junkyou)
Korean: �� (sun�gyo)
Spanish: martirio
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See also
w:Martyrdom|Wikipedia article on martyrdom

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