martyr
Translation
martyr, sufferer
Examples
She died a martyr for her faith.
She died a martyr for her faith.
Don't be such a martyr, just ask for help.
Don't be such a martyr, just ask for help.
Grammar Patterns
a martyr ((for/to sth.)) a person who is killed because of their beliefs She died a martyr for her cause.
Similar Words
Synonyms: victim, sufferer, scapegoat
Etymology
From Greek 'mártus' meaning 'witness'. Early Christians died as 'witnesses' to their faith.
Memory Tips
Think of Martin Luther King Jr., considered a martyr for the civil rights movement.