martial

adjective

Of, relating to, or suggestive of war.

adjective

Relating to or connected with the armed forces or the profession of arms.

adjective

Characteristic of or befitting a warrior.

[capitalized] Pertaining to or characteristic of the god Mars.

Of or pertaining to war; of warlike character; military; warlike; soldierly: as, a martial equipage or appearance; martial music; a martial nation.

Having reference to a state of war, or to a military organization; connected with the army and navy: opposed to civil: as, martial law; a court martial.

[capitalized] Pertaining to or resembling the planet Mars.

In old chemistry, having the properties of iron.

noun

A soldier, or military man.

adjective

Of, pertaining to, or suited for, war; military