Spartan
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adjective
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noun
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(As an adjective)
Spartan ( adjective )
- Of or relating to the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta or its people.
- Disciplined and self-controlled, especially in avoiding physical comforts or luxuries.
- Simple, basic and lacking in luxury or ornamentation.
Origin:
From latin spartānus, from ancient greek σπαρτιατός (spartiatós), from σπάρτη (spártē, "sparta") + -ατός (-atós, "-a.n")
Examples:
- The spartan lifestyle of the ancient Spartans was known for its simplicity and discipline.
- He lived a spartan existence, with few possessions and a minimal lifestyle.
- She had a spartan attitude towards material possessions.
- The spartan interior of the monastery was simple and unadorned.
- The spartan barracks were designed for functionality rather than comfort.
(As a noun)
Spartan ( noun )
- Of or relating to the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta or its people.
- Disciplined and self-controlled, especially in avoiding physical comforts or luxuries.
- Simple, basic and lacking in luxury or ornamentation.
Origin:
From latin spartānus, from ancient greek σπαρτιατός (spartiatós), from σπάρτη (spártē, "sparta") + -ατός (-atós, "-a.n")
Examples:
- The spartan lifestyle of the ancient Spartans was known for its simplicity and discipline.
- He lived a spartan existence, with few possessions and a minimal lifestyle.
- She had a spartan attitude towards material possessions.
- The spartan interior of the monastery was simple and unadorned.
- The spartan barracks were designed for functionality rather than comfort.