Definition of martial

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< Martí, José Julian

Martial >

mar·tial    (märshl) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

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.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Latin Mrtilis, from Mrs , Mrt-, Mars

OTHER FORMS:
martial·ism (Noun), martial·ist (Noun), martial·ly (Adverb)

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