martial

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English

Etymology

From Latin martialis (“of Mars (Roman god of war)”)

Pronunciation

Adjective

martial (comparative more martial, superlative most martial)

  1. Of, relating to, or suggestive of war; warlike.
  2. Relating to or connected with the armed forces or the profession of arms or military life.
  3. (comparable) Characteristic of or befitting a warrior; having a military bearing; soldierly, soldierlike, warriorlike.

Derived terms

terms derived from martial (adjective)

See also

Anagrams

French

Etymology

From Latin martialis of Mars (Roman god of war)

Adjective

martial m. (f. martiale, m. plural martiaux, f. plural martiales)

  1. martial

Derived terms

 

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