spartanism

Spar·tan

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spahr-tn]
- /ˈspɑr tn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spahr-tn]
- /ˈspɑr tn/

Definitions of spartanism word

adjective spartanism Also, Spartanic [spahr-tan-ik] /spɑrˈtæn ɪk/ (Show IPA). of or relating to Sparta or its people. 1
adjective spartanism (usually lowercase) suggestive of the ancient Spartans; sternly disciplined and rigorously simple, frugal, or austere. 1
adjective spartanism (usually lowercase) brave; undaunted. 1
noun spartanism a native or inhabitant of Sparta. 1
noun spartanism a person of Spartan characteristics. 1

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Origin of spartanism

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 Spartanism

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spartanism 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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for spartanism

noun spartanism

austerity — Austerity is a situation in which people's living standards are reduced because of economic difficulties.
baldness — having little or no hair on the scalp: a bald head; a bald person.
dourness — sullen; gloomy: The captain's dour look depressed us all.

All 3 Synonyms of spartanism