Martyrdom and Rite of passage

Martyrdom noun - Death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause.

Rite of passage and martyrdom are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rite of passage" instead a noun "Martyrdom".

Nearby Word: martyr

Rite of passage noun - A ritual performed in some cultures at times when an individual changes status (as from adolescence to adulthood).

Martyrdom and rite of passage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Martyrdom" instead a noun phrase "Rite of passage".