Definition of Martial by Merriam-Webster

To save this word, you’ll need to log in. mar·​tial | ˈmär-shəl Definition of martial (Entry 1 of 2) 1 : of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior martial music a martial tone of voice— Tim Appelo martial prowess 2 : relating to an army or to military life martial discipline stories of martial tradition— Ewen Macaskill 3 : experienced in or inclined to war : warlike its martial people fought the British to a standstill— Mary Anne Weaver Martial biographical name Mar·​tial | ˈmär-shəl Definition of Martial (Entry 2 of 2) circa a.d. 40–circa 103 Marcus Valerius Martialis Roman epigrammatist

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