martyr — a person who suffers or dies for a cause or belief, especially religious faith
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who suffers or dies for a cause or belief, especially religious faith
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːrtər/
Korean meaning: 신념이나 신앙을 위해 고난을 당하거나 죽는 사람, 순교자
Korean pronunciation: **마**터
Example Sentences
- My roommate acts like a martyr every time it's his turn to take out the trash.
- She martyred herself working three jobs to pay for her children's education.
- Don't be a martyr to your diet - one slice of pizza won't kill you!
martyr
NOUN//ˈmɑːrtər//
a person who suffers or dies for a cause or belief, especially religious faith
A faithful martyr faces death rather than renouncing their beliefs
A martyr holds the charter at quarter past midnight
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'martys' meaning 'witness,' originally referring to those who witnessed their faith. The term evolved to mean someone who dies for their beliefs, as early Christian witnesses often faced execution for their testimony.
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📝Examples
“My roommate acts like a martyr every time it's his turn to take out the trash.”
“She martyred herself working three jobs to pay for her children's education.”
“Don't be a martyr to your diet - one slice of pizza won't kill you!”
“The brave activists were martyred for opposing the dictatorship.”
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