✝️protomartyr

noun
/ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

Meaning

The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.

Example Sentences

St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.

Synonyms

first martyr, pioneer martyr, initial martyr, earliest martyr

Antonyms

survivor, follower

Collocations

Christian protomartyr, protomartyr of faith, honored protomartyr

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