Martiality
/ˌmɑːrʃiˈælɪti/noun
The quality or condition of being martial, warlike, or militaristic.
Did you know?In Latin, Mars was not only the god of war but also a guardian of Rome, and the planet Mars inherited his name because of its blood-red appearance.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Rome
Latin
Mars
“The Roman god of war”
Classical Latin
Latin
Martialis
“Of or belonging to Mars; warlike”
Middle English
Old French/English
Martial
“Warlike or associated with warfare”
16th Century
English
-ity
“A suffix forming nouns denoting a quality or condition”
Modern English
English
Martiality
“The quality of being martial or warlike”
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