شهید

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) martyr

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) martyr
 * 2)  casualty, victim (of a war, a massacre, an accident)

Usage notes

 * is used more widely in Persian and other Middle Eastern languages than martyr is in English (especially in official language), and includes those who did not willingly choose death or sacrifice, e.g. children.