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martyrdom

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun martyrdom has 2 senses
  1. martyrdom - death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
    --1 is a kind of
    death, decease
  2. calvary, martyrdom - any experience that causes intense suffering
    --2 is a kind of affliction

Definitions from the Web

Martyrdom

Definition: The act of willingly suffering or sacrificing one's life, especially for a religious or political cause.

Example sentences:

  • Many religious sects celebrate the martyrdom of their saints.
  • The protestors were willing to face martyrdom to fight against injustice.
  • She was hailed as a martyr for her unwavering commitment to her beliefs.

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