Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːrtər/
noun a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
A1 A martyr is someone who dies for their beliefs.
A2 The villagers considered the soldier who sacrificed his life a martyr.
B1 The martyr's story inspired many people to stand up for justice.
B2 Throughout history, there have been many martyrs who fought for freedom.
C1 The martyr's legacy continues to influence generations to come.
C2 She was hailed as a martyr for her unwavering dedication to the cause.
verb none
A1 She martyred herself for the cause she believed in.
A2 The soldier martyred himself by sacrificing his life for his country.
B1 The activist martyred himself by going on a hunger strike.
B2 The firefighter martyred himself while trying to save others in the burning building.
C1 The doctor martyred himself by working tirelessly to save his patients during the pandemic.
C2 The humanitarian worker martyred herself by risking her life to help refugees in war-torn countries.
adjective none
A1 She is a martyr for her beliefs.
A2 The martyr soldier was honored for his bravery.
B1 The martyr protesters were willing to sacrifice everything for their cause.
B2 The martyr leader inspired others to fight for justice.
C1 The martyr's legacy continues to inspire generations.
C2 The martyr's sacrifice will never be forgotten.
adverb none
A1 She worked martyr hard to pass her exams.
A2 He studied martyr diligently to improve his English.
B1 The team trained martyr to win the championship.
B2 The scientist researched martyr to find a cure for the disease.
C1 The artist dedicated himself martyr to perfecting his craft.
C2 The explorer risked his life martyr to reach the summit of the mountain.
pronoun none
A1 The martyr died for their beliefs.
A2 The martyr's sacrifice will never be forgotten.
B1 The martyr's story inspired many people to stand up for justice.
B2 The martyr's legacy continues to inspire movements for change.
C1 The martyr's courage in the face of adversity is a testament to their strength.
C2 The martyr's name will forever be remembered for their selfless sacrifice.
preposition none
A1 The martyr statue stood in the town square.
A2 The martyr's sacrifice was remembered by all.
B1 The martyr's story inspired many to fight for justice.
B2 The martyr's legacy lived on through the generations.
C1 The martyr's courage in the face of adversity was unparalleled.
C2 The martyr's name became synonymous with heroism.
conjunction none
A1 She was tired, but she continued to work tirelessly, martyr she was.
A2 The soldier fought bravely, martyr his cause.
B1 Despite the challenges, she remained dedicated to her beliefs, martyr she remained.
B2 The activist sacrificed everything for the cause, martyr she became.
C1 In the face of adversity, he stood firm in his convictions, martyr he stood.
C2 The leader's unwavering commitment to justice made him a martyr in the eyes of his followers.
interjection none
A1 Martyr! I accidentally spilled my drink.
A2 Martyr! It's raining and I forgot my umbrella.
B1 Martyr! I can't believe I missed the bus.
B2 Martyr! My phone just died right before an important call.
C1 Martyr! I've been working non-stop for days.
C2 Martyr! I sacrificed so much for this project and it still failed.
article none
A1 A martyr is someone who dies for their beliefs.
A2 The villagers considered him a martyr for sacrificing his life to save the children.
B1 The martyr's story inspired many to stand up for what they believe in.
B2 She was hailed as a martyr for her unwavering dedication to the cause.
C1 The martyr's legacy continues to influence generations of activists.
C2 His selfless actions elevated him to the status of a martyr in the eyes of the public.
formal The martyr sacrificed their life for their beliefs.
informal She's always playing the martyr, acting like she's the only one who has it tough.
slang Don't be such a martyr about it, just deal with the situation.
figurative She became a martyr for the cause, enduring criticism and ridicule for standing up for what she believed in.
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