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- 1. (c. 40–c. ad 104), Roman epigrammatist, born in Spain; Latin name Marcus Valerius Martialis. His 15 books of epigrams, in a variety of meters, reflect all facets of Roman life.
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May 15, 2013 · 1. : of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior. martial music. a martial tone of voice Tim Appelo. martial prowess. 2. : relating to an army or to military life. martial discipline. stories of martial tradition Ewen Macaskill. 3. : experienced in or inclined to war : warlike.
Martial means relating to war, combat, or military life. It’s most commonly used in the phrases martial arts, martial law, and court-martial. Less commonly, martial can mean warlike or characteristic of a warrior. Example: Most marches originated as martial music that was used to help soldiers march.
MARTIAL definition: 1. relating to soldiers, war, or life in the armed forces 2. relating to soldiers, war, or life in…. Learn more.
An adjective referring to the military, the word martial adds a warlike tone to any noun it describes. The word martial derives from Mars, the Roman god of war. It refers to almost much anything military, including " martial law," in which the government orders the military to administer the law.
Definition of 'martial' Word Frequency. martial. (mɑːʳʃəl ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Martial is used to describe things relating to soldiers or war. [formal] The paper was actually twice banned under the martial regime. Synonyms: military, soldierly, brave, heroic More Synonyms of martial. 2. See also court martial.
Definition of martial adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. Of, relating to, or suggestive of war. 2. Relating to or connected with the armed forces or the profession of arms. 3. Characteristic of or befitting a warrior. [Middle English, from Latin mārtiālis, of the god Mars, from Mārs, Mārt-, Mars .] mar′tial·ism n. mar′tial·ist n. mar′tial·ly adv.
Martial definition: inclined or disposed to war; warlike. See examples of MARTIAL used in a sentence.
Jun 2, 2024 · martial ( comparative more martial, superlative most martial) ( comparable) Of, relating to, or suggestive of war; warlike . ( comparable) Connected with or relating to armed forces or the profession of arms or military life . ( comparable) Characteristic of or befitting a warrior; having a military bearing; soldierly .
pronoun. A male given name narrowly applied to certain historic persons (but some of its foreign cognates are modern given names). Saint Martial was the first bishop of Limoges circa 250. Wiktionary.
