martial
pronunciation
How to pronounce martial in British English:
UK [ˈmɑːʃl]
How to pronounce martial in American English:
US [ˈmɑːrʃl]
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- Adjective:
- (of persons) befitting a warrior
- suggesting war or military life
- of or relating to the armed forces
Word Origin
- martial
- martial: [14] Latin mārtiālis denoted ‘of Mars, the god of war’ (his name goes back to an early Latin Māvors). In its journey via Old French to English it acquired the meaning ‘of war’. The application of the name Mars to the red planet dates back to Roman times, as does the adjective Martian [14] (from Latin Mārtiānus), which in modern English refers exclusively to the astronomical Mars. The god also gave his name to the first month of the Roman calendar – whence English March.=> mars
- martial (adj.)
- late 14c., "warlike," from Latin martialis "of Mars or war," from Mars (genitive Martis), Roman god of war; see Mars. Related: Martially. Martial law, "military rule over civilians," first recorded 1530s.
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Example
- 1. Mr. gou combines intense drive with a martial leadership style .
- 2. Redirection is a bit like using martial arts .
- 3. The president also harked back to ancient sinhalese martial heroes .
- 4. Concerning pakistan , all the candidates deplore general pervez musharraf 's declaration of martial law .
- 5. Analysts have said the regime may be attempting to flex its martial muscle to underscore its strength amid the handover .