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Spartan Definition

Spar·tan (spärt′'n)

adjective

  1. of ancient Sparta or its people or culture
  2. like or characteristic of the Spartans, who were famous for being warlike, brave, stoical, severe, frugal, and highly disciplined
  3. not luxurious or ornate; plain; austere Spartan furnishings

Etymology: L Spartanus

noun

  1. a person born or living in Sparta
  2. a person with Spartan traits

Spartan Related Forms
Spar′·tan·ism′ noun
Spartan Synonyms

Spartan

modif.

bold, fearless, warlike, hardy, stoical, severe, frugal, disciplined; see also brave 1.

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