word
Martyr
MAH-rtur
/ˈmɑːrtɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
martyr
Dictionary meaning
One who suffers for the sake of principle.
Examples
- Saint Sebastian was martyred.
Synonyms: sufferer
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