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- [spahr-tn]
- /ˈspɑr tn/
- /ˈspɑː.tən/
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- [spahr-tn]
- /ˈspɑr tn/
Definitions of spartan word
- adjective spartan Also, Spartanic [spahr-tan-ik] /spɑrˈtæn ɪk/ (Show IPA). of or relating to Sparta or its people. 1
- adjective spartan (usually lowercase) suggestive of the ancient Spartans; sternly disciplined and rigorously simple, frugal, or austere. 1
- adjective spartan (usually lowercase) brave; undaunted. 1
- noun spartan a native or inhabitant of Sparta. 1
- noun spartan a person of Spartan characteristics. 1
- adjective spartan A spartan lifestyle or existence is very simple or strict, with no luxuries. 0
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Origin of spartan
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin Spartānus, equivalent to Spart(a) Sparta (< Doric Greek Spártā) + -ānus -an
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Parts of speech for Spartan
noun
adjective
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spartan popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
spartan usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for spartan
adj spartan
- abstinent — forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, especially from the use of alcoholic beverages: total abstinence.
- ascetic — An ascetic person has a way of life that is simple and strict, usually because of their religious beliefs.
- austere — If you describe something as austere, you approve of its plain and simple appearance.
- bare-bones — Minimalist; lacking that which is not essential.
- barebones — Alternative form of bare-bones.
adverb spartan
- ascetically — a person who dedicates his or her life to a pursuit of contemplative ideals and practices extreme self-denial or self-mortification for religious reasons.
adjective spartan
- courageous — Someone who is courageous shows courage.
- impavid — (archaic) fearless, undaunted.
- inelaborate — Not elaborate; crude; unfinished.
- monastic — of or relating to monasteries: a monastic library.
- niggardly — reluctant to give or spend; stingy; miserly.
Antonyms for spartan
adjective spartan
- embellished — Simple past tense and past participle of embellish.
- epicurean — Of or concerning Epicurus or his ideas.
- gourmet — a connoisseur of fine food and drink; epicure.
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