Martialist
/ˈmɑːr.tʃəl.ɪst/noun
A practitioner or advocate of martial arts or military strategies.
Did you know?The term 'martial' directly relates to Mars, the Roman god of war, infusing martial arts with a sense of divine warfare and power.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
martialis
“pertaining to Mars, the god of war.”
Middle French
French
martial
“of or pertaining to war.”
16th Century
English
martial
“relating to the military or combat.”
19th Century
English
martialist
“one who practices or advocates martial arts or combat.”
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