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Meaning of MARTYR in English

One who, by his death, bears witness to the truth of the gospel; one who is put to death for his religion; as, Stephen was the first Christian martyr.

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    Meaning of MARTYR in English

    • One who, by his death, bears witness to the truth of the gospel; one who is put to death for his religion; as, Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
    • Hence, one who sacrifices his life, his station, or what is of great value to him, for the sake of principle, or to sustain a cause.
    • To put to death for adhering to some belief, esp. Christianity; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession.
    • To persecute; to torment; to torture.

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