martyrdom
noun/ˈmɑrtərˌdəm/
Frequency rank: #11,060 most common English word
Meaning
the death or suffering endured for a cause or belief, especially a religious one.
Example sentence
The early Christians celebrated martyrdom as the highest form of devotion to their faith.
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