Sparta

geographical name

Spar·​ta ˈspär-tə How to pronounce Sparta (audio)
variants or Lacedaemon
ancient city in the Peloponnese, southern Greece

Note: Sparta was the capital of Laconia.

see also spartan entry 1 sense 1

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“Sparta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sparta. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

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