2006-07-23 09:00:53 · 12 answers · asked by Beth J 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I have researched a little and found a lot of the same answer. But is there a different definition, that doesn't deal with dying for a cause? The reason I ask, my horoscope today said "isn't it time you stopped being the martyr?". I am looking for a broader definition, other than the traditional definition.
2006-07-23 09:05:48 · update #1
Someone who feels sorry for themselves. My mother uses that term frequently with others. :)
2006-07-23 09:07:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Martyr is a person who suffers or even dies for a major cause
2006-07-23 09:04:36 · answer #2 · answered by Eternity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone who dies for a cause. The most famous ones are religious martyrs who died for what they believed in.
2006-07-23 09:03:00 · answer #3 · answered by Michael D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone who died for their religion, before 1965 if you were a martyr you were automatically named a saint.
2006-07-23 09:03:44 · answer #4 · answered by song no one singz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be anyone that dies or goes to prison for a cause and the cause doesnt have to be a nobal one,it can be a terroist blowing himself up ,he then becomes an inspiration to other terroists.....it can be both good and bad
2006-07-23 09:06:37 · answer #5 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
martyr is a person who dies for his conviction, religion or beliefs.
2006-07-23 09:05:13 · answer #6 · answered by prince47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go here. It has the answer sweety....
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/martyr
Good Luck!
2006-07-23 09:02:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One who is persecuted to the point of death for their beliefs
2006-07-23 09:03:36 · answer #8 · answered by every woman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
someone whos being made an example of..
2006-07-23 09:03:08 · answer #9 · answered by Jason D H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone who dies for their cause.
2006-07-23 09:03:05 · answer #10 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋