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Martyrdom : (noun)
1: death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a
religious faith or cause
2: any experience that causes intense suffering [syn: calvary]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Martyrdom : \Mar"tyr*dom\, n. [Martyr _ -dom.]
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.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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