Spartan
1Spar·tan
noun \ˈspär-tən\Definition of SPARTAN
1
: a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
2
: a person of great courage and self-discipline
— Spar·tan·ism \-ˌi-zəm\ noun
First Known Use of SPARTAN
15th century
2Spartan
adjectiveDefinition of SPARTAN
1
: of or relating to Sparta in ancient Greece
2
a often not capitalized : marked by strict self-discipline or self-denial <a Spartan athlete> b often not capitalized : marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort <a Spartan room> c : laconic d : undaunted by pain or danger
— Spar·tan·ly adverb
First Known Use of SPARTAN
1561
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