martyry

The word “martyry” has 3 syllables: mar-tyr-y

It's pronounced as /ˈmɑːr.tɚ.i/


What is synonym and antonym for martyry?

In the thesaurus, “martyry” has 4 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for martyry along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for martyry

Meanings of martyry

  • noun
    1. A shrine in honor of a (usually religious, notably Christian) martyr, possibly at his grave. I.
    2. A shrine at a site which "bears witness" to a crucial religious event not related to a tomb.

Example Sentences

  • The ancient church was revered as a martyry housing sacred relics.
  • Pilgrims flocked to the martyry built over the saint’s burial site.
  • The architecture of the martyry reflected both Roman and Byzantine influences.
  • Historical texts mention a martyry erected during the early Christian era.
  • Archaeologists uncovered the foundations of a lost martyry in the old city.

On this page you'll find 4 synonyms or another words to martyry, such as: reliquary, sanctuary, sanctum, shrine.

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