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mars

3 definitions • 3 examples
1
the planet fourth in order of distance from the sun, after Earth and before Jupiter:

Examples:

Mars is sometimes called the Red Planet because of its distinctive colour.
So is there life on Mars?
2
in Roman mythology (= ancient stories), the god of war:

Examples:

The work depicts Mars, the god of war, choosing between Minerva and Venus.
3
the planet fourth in order of distance from the sun, after the earth and before Jupiter

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