martyry

noun

Definition of martyrynext
as in shrine

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  1. shrine
  2. sanctuary
Noun
  • The theft of a relic of the Prophet Muhammad from the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar, in Kashmir, in 1963 sets off riots in distant Khulna, Dhaka, and Calcutta.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • The path up to the main temple feels removed from the everyday city, passing small shrines and quiet corners where the mountain itself seems to become part of the religious experience.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
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  • The property also includes Dion, the ancient Macedonian sanctuary at the mountain's base.
    — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Tamima Itani, leader of Chicago Piping Plovers, said the Chicago Park District has been an excellent partner in providing sanctuary for the birds.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
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“Martyry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/martyry. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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