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The definition of martyrdom is the state of suffering, or giving one's life for a cause.

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An example of a person who experienced martyrdom was Joan of Arc.

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noun

the state of being a martyr
the death or sufferings of a martyr
severe, long-continued suffering; torment

Origin: ME martirdom < OE martyrdom: see martyr & -dom

See martyrdom in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. The state of being a martyr.
b. The suffering of death by a martyr.
Extreme suffering of any kind.

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