martyr- root words — words with the martyr- root

The root martyr- comes from Greek martys, meaning witness. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including martyr, martyrdom, martyred, martyring, martyrs. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the martyr- root

Explore words with martyr- — words containing the martyr- root and sharing its sense of "witness". Examples include martyr, martyrdom, martyred, martyring, martyrs. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does martyr- mean?

The martyr- root means witness, from Greek martys. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.