Meaning

2 senses
  1. (uncountable)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.

  2. (obsolete, uncountable)The quality of being warlike; exercises suitable for war.

Origin

From martial + -ism.

From martial + -ism.

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