Plural of martyr

Forms of martyr

Martyrs in a sentence

• As a child she had nothing to read but the legends of early Christian martyrs.From the entry legend
• Martyrs are desperate to demonstrate their self-flagellatory capabilities in the hope that someone out there actually cares.2011, Andrew Holmes, Pains in the Office: 50 People You Absolutely, Definitely Must Avoid at Work!. From the entry until the pips squeak
• The 'metric martyrs' had refused to use the new and continental measurements.2006, Monica Claes, The National Courts' Mandate in the European Constitution, Bloomsbury Publishing, →ISBN, page 238. From the entry metric martyr
• It is not merely that the recanters significantly outnumbered the martyrs.2003, Alec Ryrie, The Gospel and Henry VIII, page 85. From the entry recanter
• Did they have their numeral martyrs as we have our metric martyrs?2002, New Statesman. From the entry metric martyr

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.

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Questions about the plural of martyr

What is the plural of martyr?

The plural of martyr is martyrs.

Is martyr countable?

Martyr is a countable noun.