2007-01-12 05:23:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
traditionally, a martyr has to die. However, it's become more common to allow the use of the word martyr to describe someone who's willing to sacrifice (something significant other than their life) for their principles.
2007-01-12 05:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Martyre? http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/DictionaryResults.aspx?refid=1861628566
Yes I suppose you can use it to describe a live person:
He is living a martyre life.
Meaning he is somebody who makes sacrifices or suffers greatly in order to advance a cause or principle
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2007-01-12 13:30:54 · answer #2 · answered by Littlebit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean martyr, the answer is yes. My mother-in-law would be a perfect example.
2007-01-12 13:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by Pretending To Work 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean Martyr? If yes, here is your answer!
http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/martyr
2007-01-12 13:36:10 · answer #4 · answered by Nikolas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is one that suffers persecution,torture,or death for a cause or beliefs
2007-01-12 13:31:54 · answer #5 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋