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Spartanism
Variant of Spartan
adjective
- of ancient Sparta or its people or culture
- like or characteristic of the Spartans, who were famous for being warlike, brave, stoical, severe, frugal, and highly disciplined
- not luxurious or ornate; plain; austere: Spartan furnishings
noun
- a person born or living in Sparta
- a person with Spartan traits
Related Forms:
- Spartanism noun
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