Definition of MARTYRDOM

martyrdom

Meanings

Plural: martyrdoms

Noun

  • death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
  • any experience that causes intense suffering
  • The condition of a martyr; the death or suffering of a martyr; the death or suffering on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.
  • Extreme suffering, affliction; torment; torture, especially without reason.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English martyrdome, martirdom, marterdom, from Old English martyrdōm (“martyrdom”), corresponding to martyr + -dom. Cognate with German Märtyrertum (“martyrdom”), Danish martyrdom (“martyrdom”), Swedish martyrdom (“martyrdom”), Norwegian martyrdom (“martyrdom”).

Synonyms

calvary

Scrabble Score: 17

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Words With Friends Score: 18

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