martyr- root words — words with the martyr- root

The root martyr- comes from Greek martys, meaning witness. 9 words in Dendril are built from it, including martyr, martyrdom, martyred, martyring, martyrs, martyrize, martyrology, martyry, protomartyr. 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, martyrize, martyrology, martyry, protomartyr. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

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