martial: Meaning and Definition of
mar•tial
Pronunciation: (mär'shul), [key]
— adj.
- 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.
Mar•tial
Pronunciation: (mär'shul), [key]
— n.
- (Marcus Valerius Martialis)a.d. 43?–104?, Roman epigrammatist, born in Spain.
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