The meaning of MARTIAL is of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior.

MARTIAL definition: inclined or disposed to war; warlike. See examples of martial used in a sentence.

/ ˈmɑr·ʃəl / Add to word list of or suitable for war (Definition of martial from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

martial in British English (ˈmɑːʃəl ) adjective of, relating to, or characteristic of war, soldiers, or the military life

1. inclined or disposed to war; warlike. 2. pertaining to or suitable for war or the armed forces: martial music. 3. characteristic of or befitting a warrior: a martial stride. mar′tial•ism, n. mar′tial•ist, n. n. …

Over time, 'martial' evolved to encompass a broader sense of being related to war or possessing a warrior-like attitude and demeanor. It describes qualities, actions, or practices that are characteristic …

Sep 7, 2025 · martial (comparative more martial, superlative most martial) (comparable) Of, relating to, or suggestive of war; warlike. quotations

martial, adj. & n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

relating to or suitable for war: martial music. mar•tial•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 mar•tial (mär′ shəl), adj. inclined or disposed to …

Definition of martial adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.