adjective

martial

martial, military, warlike

He is a student of the martial arts.

He is a student of the martial arts.

The country was placed under martial law.

The country was placed under martial law.

((adjective)) + ((noun)) relating to fighting or war He is a student of the martial arts.

Synonyms: military, warlike; Antonyms: civil, peaceful

From Latin 'Martialis', meaning 'of Mars', the Roman god of war.

Think of Mars, the Roman god of war. Anything 'martial' is related to war.

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