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martyrdom

American  
[mahr-ter-duhm] / ˈmɑr tər dəm /

noun

  1. the condition, sufferings, or death of a martyr.

  2. extreme suffering; torment.

ˈmartyrdom British  
/ ˈmɑːtədəm /

noun

  1. the sufferings or death of a martyr

  2. great suffering or torment

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Etymology

Origin of martyrdom

First recorded before 900; martyr + -dom

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