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Topic: Culture

martial

IPA: /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

KK: /ˈmɑrʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to soldiers, war, or the military; often used to describe things that are suitable for or characteristic of a warrior.

Example: He trained in martial arts to improve his self-defense skills.

martially

IPA: /ˈmɑːrʃəli/

KK: /ˈmɑrʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to fighting or military activities.

Example: The soldiers trained martially to prepare for the upcoming mission.

martyr

IPA: /ˈmɑːrtər/

KK: /ˈmɑrtər/

noun

Definition: A person who suffers or dies for their beliefs, especially for their religious faith, or someone who endures great suffering to support a cause or principle.

Example: She was considered a martyr for her unwavering commitment to human rights.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to suffer greatly or to die for their beliefs, often in a religious context.

Example: The regime martyrized many of its opponents to instill fear in the population.

martyrdom

IPA: /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

KK: /ˈmɑrtərˌdʌm/

noun

Definition: The condition of suffering or dying for a cause, especially for one's beliefs or faith.

Example: Many people throughout history have faced martyrdom for their beliefs.

martyry

IPA: /ˈmɑːrtəri/

KK: /ˈmɑːrtəri/

noun

Definition: A place or structure built to honor and remember someone who died for their beliefs, especially in a religious context.

Example: The church built a martyry to commemorate the sacrifices of its saints.

marvel

IPA: /ˈmɑːrvəl/

KK: /ˈmɑrvəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel great surprise or admiration about something.

Example: She marveled at the beauty of the sunset.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that causes great surprise, admiration, or wonder.

Example: The new technology is a marvel of modern engineering.

transitive verb

Definition: To feel great surprise or admiration about something.

Example: I marveled at the beauty of the sunset.

masala

IPA: /məˈsɑːlə/

KK: /mɑːˈsɑːlə/

noun

Definition: A mixture of various spices commonly used in Indian cooking to add flavor to dishes.

Example: The chef added a special masala to the curry to enhance its taste.

mascot

IPA: /ˈmæskɒt/

KK: /ˈmæskət/

noun

Definition: A person, animal, or object that is used as a symbol to represent a group, often believed to bring good luck, especially for sports teams or organizations.

Example: The school's mascot is a fierce tiger that energizes the crowd during games.

masculine

IPA: /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/

KK: /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to men or boys; having qualities typically associated with males.

Example: He has a very masculine appearance, with broad shoulders and a strong jawline.

noun

Definition: A term used to describe a male person or the qualities associated with being male.

Example: In many cultures, masculine traits are often valued in leadership roles.

masculinise

IPA: //ˈmæskjʊlɪnaɪz//

KK: /mæskjʊlɪnaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something more masculine in character or appearance.

Example: The new policy aims to masculinise the workplace culture to encourage more assertiveness.

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