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martyr

[mahr-ter] / ˈmɑr tər /
NOUN
sufferer
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NOUN
sacrificing person
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The episode helped forge the persona she would cultivate for decades: part street fighter, part martyr - a perpetual insurgent even in power.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“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

Good has become a genuine martyr, inspiring people and making them realize that they can make a significant contribution with the power of a camera phone and a red beanie cap.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

"Indeed. What is martyr in Latin? Or in Greek, for that matter?"

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz




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