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The condition of a martyr; the death of a martyr; the suffering of death on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.

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  1. n. The condition of a martyr; the death of a martyr; the suffering of death on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.
  2. n. Affliction; torment; torture.
  3. n. death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
  4. n. any experience that causes intense suffering
  5. 1. The condition of a martyr; the death of a martyr; the suffering of death on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause. Bacon. I came from martyrdom unto this peace. Longfellow. 2. Affliction; torment; torture. Chaucer.
  6. n:100 n. death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause