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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMartial Arts
/ˈmɑːrʃəl ɑrts/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A collection of combat practices and systems that are practiced for various reasons including self-defense, military, and law enforcement applications, as well as physical fitness and entertainment.
"She has been training in martial arts for over five years and has earned several black belts." - 2
Any of the various systems of combat that are practiced as sports or for self-defense.
"Martial arts competitions often showcase a variety of techniques and styles."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'martial arts' derives from the Latin 'martialis', meaning 'of Mars', the Roman god of war. It evolved in the English language during the late 19th century to encompass various combat practices and self-defense techniques from around the world.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Martial Arts" is said worldwide
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arts martiaux
Transliteration: ahr mar-syoh
"Elle pratique les arts martiaux depuis des années."
Kampfsportarten
Transliteration: kampfsport-ahr-ten
"Er hat viele Kampfsportarten ausprobiert."
arti marziali
Transliteration: ahr-tee mar-tsyah-lee
"Pratica le arti marziali per difesa personale."
artes marciales
Transliteration: ahr-tes mar-syah-les
"Ella entrena en artes marciales desde hace años."
artes marciais
Transliteration: ahr-tes mar-see-ais
"Ele pratica artes marciais para se defender."
मार्शल आर्ट्स
Transliteration: mārśal ārṭs
"वह मार्शल आर्ट्स 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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