Meaning of martial

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.

Pronunciation: (mär'shul), [key]

— n.

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