protomartyr
What is another word for protomartyr? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — One of the earliest Christians put to death for the faith.
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Etymology
The word came into Middle English from Middle French and Medieval Latin, and goes back to Koine Greek prōtomártus. It can be analyzed as proto- plus martyr.
Full origin of protomartyr →Frequently asked questions
What does protomartyr mean?
A protomartyr is one of the earliest Christians put to death for the faith.
What is the plural of protomartyr?
The plural is protomartyrs.
What does the prefix proto- mean in protomartyr?
Here proto- marks the martyr as one of the first, so a protomartyr is an early martyr.
