martial
inclined or disposed to war; warlike: The ancient Romans were a martial people.
of, suitable for, or associated with war or the armed forces: martial music.
characteristic of or befitting a warrior: a martial stride.
Origin of martial
1Other words for martial
Other words from martial
- mar·tial·ism, noun
- mar·tial·ist, noun
- mar·tial·ly, adverb
- mar·tial·ness, noun
- non·mar·tial, adjective
- non·mar·tial·ly, adverb
- non·mar·tial·ness, noun
- un·mar·tial, adjective
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Other definitions for Martial (2 of 2)
Marcus Valerius Martialis, a.d. 43?–104?, Roman epigrammatist, born in Spain.
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How to use martial in a sentence
During the colonial period the Punjabi Muslims formed the prized martial class for the British Raj.
CIA Agents Assess: How Real Is ‘Homeland’? | Chuck Cogan, John MacGaffin | December 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSome writers are mathematicians, rhetoricians, satirists, poets, or epigrammatists (martial).
So-Called ‘Biblical Scholar’ Says Jesus A Made-Up Myth | Candida Moss, Joel Baden | October 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe discipline required for martial arts fed into the psychology of the character, who approaches everything mission by mission.
Dan Stevens Blows Up ‘Downton’: From Chubby-Cheeked Aristo to Lean, Mean American Psycho | Tim Teeman | September 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMixed martial Arts (MMA) is a form of fighting that has become increasingly popular over the past decade.
Jesus Said Knock You Out: In ‘Fight Church’ Christians Beat Thy Neighbor | Bryan Storkel | September 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd in World War I, hares were advertised as a “good martial diet.”
From several doorways other men emerged, some of martial bearing, showing that the place was garrisoned to some extent.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniHe was at once arrested, and on October 13th tried by court martial, condemned to death, and executed a few hours later.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonThe news of Bruce's revolt and the death of Comyn roused Edward into full martial vigour.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonHe was considered a harsh Governor because his martial law administration was characterized by severe punishment for wrongdoing.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. TorpeyJuvenal, martial, and other classical authors, notice the extraordinary sufferings of the Christians.
The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry Withrow
British Dictionary definitions for martial (1 of 3)
/ (ˈmɑːʃəl) /
of, relating to, or characteristic of war, soldiers, or the military life
Origin of martial
1Derived forms of martial
- martialism, noun
- martialist, noun
- martially, adverb
- martialness, noun
British Dictionary definitions for Martial (2 of 3)
/ (ˈmɑːʃəl) /
of or relating to Mars
British Dictionary definitions for Martial (3 of 3)
/ (ˈmɑːʃəl) /
full name Marcus Valerius Martialis. ?40–?104 ad, Latin epigrammatist and poet, born in Spain
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