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martial

 

[ ˈmɑːrʃəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

arts

Relating to or suggesting war or a warrior. Relating to the armed forces or to military life. Having a resolute and determined disposition.

Synonyms

combatant, fighting, military, warlike

Examples of usage

  • He showed a martial spirit during the competition.
  • The country has a long history of martial tradition.
  • She has a martial attitude towards challenges.
Context #2 | Noun

arts

A code of honor and ethics developed by the samurai in Japan. A collection of exercises and movements in the practice of martial arts.

Synonyms

bushido, combat techniques, martial arts

Examples of usage

  • The martial of the samurai emphasized loyalty and self-discipline.
  • She practiced the martial diligently to improve her skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "martial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marcial

🇮🇳 सैन्य

🇩🇪 kriegerisch

🇮🇩 militer

🇺🇦 військовий

🇵🇱 wojenny

🇯🇵 軍事の

🇫🇷 martial

🇪🇸 marcial

🇹🇷 askeri

🇰🇷 군사의

🇸🇦 عسكري

🇨🇿 válečný

🇸🇰 vojenský

🇨🇳 军事的

🇸🇮 vojaški

🇮🇸 hernaðarlegur

🇰🇿 әскери

🇬🇪 სამხედრო

🇦🇿 hərbi

🇲🇽 marcial

Etymology

The word 'martial' originates from the Latin word 'martialis', meaning 'of Mars' (the Roman god of war). It was first used in English in the 14th century to describe things related to war or the military. Over time, it has come to be associated with qualities such as bravery, discipline, and strength.

See also: mart, marten, Martian, martlet, martyr.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,306 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.