Pronunciation: /ˈmɑrʃəl/
noun a military person
A1 Martial arts are popular in many countries.
A2 She has been practicing martial arts for three years now.
B1 The martial in the movie was very skilled in hand-to-hand combat.
B2 The martial arts tournament attracted competitors from all over the world.
C1 His expertise in martial arts is unmatched in the industry.
C2 The martial arts master trained tirelessly to perfect his skills.
adjective relating to or characteristic of war or warriors
A1 He took a few martial arts classes to learn self-defense.
A2 The martial music played during the ceremony was very moving.
B1 The country has a long history of martial law during times of political unrest.
B2 She studied martial philosophy as part of her advanced martial arts training.
C1 The martial skills of the special forces unit were unmatched in the region.
C2 His martial prowess on the battlefield earned him the respect of his fellow soldiers.
formal The martial arts class focused on self-defense techniques.
informal He's been studying martial arts for years and is really skilled.
slang I heard he's a black belt in martial arts.
figurative The team's unity was like a martial force, unstoppable and strong.
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