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martyr meaning in Hindi

हुतात्मा hutātmā

/ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/

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martyr in Hindi: हुतात्मा (hutātmā), बलिदानी (balidānī), शहीद (śahīd), शहीद करना (śahīd karnā). In English, martyr means one who willingly accepts being put to death or willingly accepts challenging and exposing iniquity done to oneself for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after red martyrdom.

Hindi words for martyr

one willing to be killed or persecuted for religion
हुतात्मा hutātmā, बलिदानी balidānī, शहीद śahīd
one who sacrifices their life for an important cause
हुतात्मा hutātmā, बलिदानी balidānī, शहीद śahīd
one who suffers greatly, even involuntarily
बलिदानी balidānī
to make someone a martyr
शहीद करना śahīd karnā, क़ुरबान करना qurbān karnā

English meaning of martyr

  1. noun One who willingly accepts being put to death or willingly accepts challenging and exposing iniquity done to oneself for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after red martyrdom.
  2. noun One who sacrifices their life, station, or something of great personal value, for the sake of principle or to sustain a cause.
  3. noun One who suffers greatly or constantly, even involuntarily.
  4. noun Someone who exaggerates their pain and suffering in order to gain sympathy.

Full definition of martyr

martyr in a sentence

  • The apostle Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
  • Stan is a martyr to arthritis, Chris is a martyr to Stan's endless moaning about it.
  • You have a great life! Stop trying to play the martyr!

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Questions about martyr in Hindi

What is the meaning of martyr in Hindi?
Martyr in Hindi is हुतात्मा (hutātmā), बलिदानी (balidānī), शहीद (śahīd), शहीद करना (śahīd karnā).
martyr का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Martyr: हुतात्मा (hutātmā), बलिदानी (balidānī), शहीद (śahīd), शहीद करना (śahīd karnā).
What does martyr mean in English?
Martyr means one who willingly accepts being put to death or willingly accepts challenging and exposing iniquity done to oneself for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after red martyrdom.

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