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Meaning of martyrs

- 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.
- 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.

Crossword clue for martyrs

- Self sacrifice
- Self sacrificer
- Sufferer for a cause
- Constant sufferers
- Gluttons for punishment
- Rams try to become willing victims
- Sufferers for a cause
- They die for a cause