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March

|March|

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🇺🇸

/mɑrtʃ/

🇬🇧

/mɑːtʃ/

progression or month

Etymology
Etymology Information

'March' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Martius,' which was named after Mars, the Roman god of war.

Historical Evolution

'Martius' transformed into the Old English word 'Martius,' and eventually became the modern English word 'March.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the month dedicated to Mars, but over time it evolved into its current meaning as the third month of the year.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the third month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

March is often associated with the beginning of spring.

Noun 2

a procession organized as a protest or demonstration.

The march for climate change awareness drew thousands of participants.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread.

The soldiers marched in perfect formation.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35