Definition of martial
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
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The first known use of martial was in the 14th century
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