martial

noun

Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC)

adjective

of or relating to the armed forces

suggesting war or military life

(of persons) befitting a warrior

Roots

marsmart- · Latin · god Mars

Synonyms for martial

soldierlikeadj warlikeadj soldierlyadj militaryadj militaristicadj bellicoseadj warringadj combativeadj fightingn

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