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martyrdom

[mahr-ter-duhm] / ˈmɑr tər dəm /


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A couple of hours earlier he had messaged his mother "I chose the path of martyrdom", the prosecution said.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

"With the martyrdom of the supreme leader, his path and mission neither will be lost nor will be forgotten, on the other hand, they will be pursued with greater vigour and zeal," a presenter said.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

Motherhood’s long association with martyrdom is a real turn-off.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

Standing unprotected as I was, I felt I was living the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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