Transcription
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- [mahr-tuh-rol-uh-jee]
- /ˌmɑr təˈrɒl ə dʒi/
- /mˌɑːtɪrˈɒlədʒi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahr-tuh-rol-uh-jee]
- /ˌmɑr təˈrɒl ə dʒi/
Definitions of martyrology word
- noun plural martyrology the branch of knowledge dealing with the lives of martyrs. 1
- noun plural martyrology a history of martyrs. 1
- noun plural martyrology such histories collectively. 1
- noun plural martyrology a list of martyrs. 1
- noun martyrology The branch of history or literature that deals with the lives of martyrs. 1
- noun martyrology an official list of martyrs 0
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Origin of martyrology
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Medieval Latin martyrologium history of martyrs < Late Greek martyrológion. See martyr, -o-, -logy
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Parts of speech for Martyrology
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
martyrology popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
martyrology usage trend in Literature
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