MARTYRDOM

calvary, martyrdom

(noun) any experience that causes intense suffering

martyrdom

(noun) death that is imposed because of the person’s adherence of a religious faith or cause

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

martyrdom (countable and uncountable, plural martyrdoms)

The condition of a martyr; the death of a martyr; the suffering of death on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.

Extreme suffering, affliction; torment; torture, especially without reason.

Source: Wiktionary

Mar"tyr*dom, n. Etym: [Martyr + -dom.]

1. The condition of a martyr; the death of a martyr; the suffering of death on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause. Bacon. I came from martyrdom unto this peace. Longfellow.

2. Affliction; torment; torture. Chaucer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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