martyrium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tomb or other edifice erected in homage to a martyr.

Pronunciation

/mɑːˈtɪɹ.i.əm/ /mɑɹˈtiɹ.i.əm/

Word forms

martyrium martyriums martyria

Etymology

From Ecclesiastical Latin martyrium, from Ancient Greek μαρτύριον (martúrion, “testimony”). Equivalent to martyr + -ium.

Synonyms

testatio

Related words

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