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Spartan - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'Spartan' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Spartan [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to Sparta, especially to ancient Sparta; hence, hardy; undaunted; as, Spartan souls; Spartan bravey.
2 . Spartan [ n.]
- A native or inhabitant of Sparta; figuratively, a person of great courage and fortitude.

Meaning of 'Spartan' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . spartan [ s]
Meaning (1):
- practicing great self-denial
Example in sentence:
  • a desert nomad's austere life;
  • a spartan diet;
  • a spartan existence;
  • Be systematically ascetic...do...something for no other reason than that you would rather not do it
Meaning (2):
- unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment
Example in sentence:
  • a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien;
  • a parent severe to the pitch of hostility;
  • a Spartan upbringing;
  • a strict disciplinarian
Meaning (3):
- resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity
Example in sentence:
  • spartan courage

Nearby Words:

spa spaad space spaced spaceful spacelate spaceless spacial spacially spacious

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