Martyr

usgb/ˈmɑːrtər/
noun

A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.

Many saints are martyrs who died for their faith.
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  • christian martyr
  • become a martyr
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Historical Context

Usually refers to early Christians in history who died for their religion.

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The early Christian martyrs were venerated by later followers.
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Religious Honor

Being a martyr is often considered an honor in many religions.

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To his followers, he was a martyr who sacrificed everything.
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Cultural Nuance

In some cultures, the term martyr has a very strong emotional and patriotic resonance.

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The soldiers were considered martyrs for defending their homeland.
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