English Explanatory Dictionary

martialism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality of being warlike; exercises suitable for war.
  2. A spiritual philosophy associated with some martial arts that involves finding one's inner balance, transcending physical combat, and the ability to become one with the opponent.

Word forms

martialism

Etymology

From martial + -ism.

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