First Known Use: 14th century
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martial
adjective mar·tial \ˈmär-shəl\
: of or relating to war or soldiers
Full Definition of MARTIAL
1
: of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
2
: relating to an army or to military life
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Origin of MARTIAL
Middle English, from Latin martialis of Mars, from Mart-, Mars
Related to MARTIAL
- Antonyms
- unsoldierly
Martial
biographical name Mar·tial \ˈmär-shəl\
Definition of MARTIAL
ca a.d. 40–ca 103 Marcus Valerius Martialis Rom. epigrammatist
MARTIAL Defined for Kids
martial
adjective mar·tial \ˈmär-shəl\
Definition of MARTIAL for Kids
: having to do with or suitable for war <martial music> <martial courage>
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