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martyr

[mahr-ter] / ˈmɑr tər /
NOUN
sufferer
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NOUN
sacrificing person
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“The medal of honor of being the son and husband of a martyr is also a sign of the depth of their faith and sacrifice,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

She was a martyr, someone who died for her beliefs.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2026

He’s an unhappy but willing martyr whose heart is slowly breaking the entire time.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

The fans were enraged, They now saw him as akin to a martyr who might be carried out on his shield because his directors wouldn't back his vision to bring success.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

So there you have it: Hamilton safely buried and assuming legendary proportions as a martyr; Burr slipping out of town, eventually headed toward bizarre adventures in the American West, but already consigned to political oblivion.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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