μάρτυρας — meaning in English

English meaning

• martyr noun A person who is killed or made to suffer greatly because of their beliefs, especially religious or political ones.
• second adjective Coming after the first in order, position, or importance.
• witness noun A person who sees an event happen and can describe it afterward.

Senses

μάρτυρας is used for these senses in English:

• second One who supports another in a contest or combat, such as a dueller's assistant.

martyr — full definition

1. noun A person who is killed or made to suffer greatly because of their beliefs, especially religious or political ones.
2. noun Someone who exaggerates their suffering to win sympathy or attention.
3. verb To kill or persecute someone for their beliefs, or to sacrifice oneself for a cause.

second — full definition

1. adjective Coming after the first in order, position, or importance.
2. noun A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute.
3. verb To formally support a motion or proposal so that it can be voted on.

Related Greek words