English to Hindi Dictionary

Hindi meaning of martyr

martyr

/noun/ शहीद; हुतात्मा;

Synonym victim;

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English Dictionary:

1. Martyr

[n.]

- One who, by his death, bears witness to the truth of the gospel; one who is put to death for his religion; as, Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
- Hence, one who sacrifices his life, his station, or what is of great value to him, for the sake of principle, or to sustain a cause.

2. Martyr

[v. t.]

- To put to death for adhering to some belief, esp. Christianity; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession.
- To persecute; to torment; to torture.