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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMartial art
/ˈmɑːrʃəl ɑːrt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A system of techniques and practices of combat and self-defense, often practiced as a sport.
"She has been training in martial arts for over five years and has earned several belts." - 2
Any of various fighting styles, such as karate, judo, or taekwondo, that are often taught for self-defense or sport.
"The dojo offers classes in multiple martial arts, including Brazilian jiu-jitsu and kickboxing."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'martial' (relating to war or fighting, from Latin 'martialis', pertaining to Mars, the Roman god of war) combined with 'art' (from Latin 'ars', skill or craft). Originally denoting systems of combat practiced for warfare, the term evolved in the 20th century to encompass disciplined physical sports, self-defense systems, and traditional fighting arts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Martial art" is said worldwide
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art martial
Transliteration: aʁ maʁtjal
"Elle pratique un art martial depuis des années."
Kampfsport
Transliteration: ˈkampfʃpɔʁt
"Er trainiert Kampfsport, um fit zu bleiben."
arte marziale
Transliteration: ˈarte marˈtsjale
"Pratica un'arte marziale per difesa personale."
arte marcial
Transliteration: ˈaɾte maɾˈθjal
"Ella entrena en un arte marcial desde hace años."
arte marcial
Transliteration: ˈaʁtʃi maʁˈsjal
"Ele pratica arte marcial para se defender."
मार्शल आर्ट
Transliteration: mārśal ārt
"वह मार्शल आर्ट में प्रशिक्षित है।"
武术
Transliteration: wǔshù
"他学习武术已经很多年了。"
무술
Transliteration: musul
"그는 무술을 배우고 있습니다."
武道
Transliteration: budō
"彼は武道を学んでいます。"
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