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austerity

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Main Entry:
aus·ter·i·ty Listen to the pronunciation of austerity
Pronunciation:
\ȯ-ˈster-ə-tē, -ˈste-rə- also -ˈstir-ə-\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural aus·ter·i·ties
Date:
14th century
1: the quality or state of being austere2 a: an austere act, manner, or attitude b: an ascetic practice3: enforced or extreme economy
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