Noun: martyrdom maa(r)-tu(r)-dum
- Death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
"The saint's martyrdom became a symbol of religious persecution"
- Any experience that causes intense suffering
"Dealing with his illness was a martyrdom for the entire family";
- calvary
Derived forms: martyrdoms
Type of: affliction, death, decease, expiry
Encyclopedia: Martyrdom