martyr
Translation
martyr
Examples
She was considered a martyr for the cause.
She was considered a martyr for the cause.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) martyr ((for sth.)) a person who dies for a cause He became a martyr for the cause of freedom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: victim, sufferer, saint
Etymology
From Greek `mártus` meaning 'witness'. Early Christians who 'bore witness' to their faith by dying for it were called martyrs.
Memory Tips
A 'martyr' is willing to 'die hard' for their beliefs.