martial: Meaning and Definition of

mar•tial

1. inclined or disposed to war; warlike: The ancient Romans were a martial people.
2. of, suitable for, or associated with war or the armed forces: martial music.
3. characteristic of or befitting a warrior: a martial stride.

Mar•tial

1. (Marcus Valerius Martialis)a.d. 43?–104?, Roman epigrammatist, born in Spain.