A diminutive of the male given names Martin or Marten. / A diminutive of the female given name Martha, or less often, of Martina.

A female given name.

plural of Marty Stu

(fandom slang) A male Mary Sue.

An indigenous language of Australia's Northern Territory near Wadeye.

One who willingly accepts being put to death for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after martyrdom.

(transitive) To make someone into a martyr by putting them to death for adhering to, or acting in accordance with, some belief, especially religious; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession.

plural of martyrdom

The condition of a martyr; the death of a martyr; the suffering of death on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.

present participle of martyr