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English to English adjective
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of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people |  | source: wordnet30
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Of or pertaining to Sparta, especially to ancient Sparta; hence, hardy; undaunted; as, Spartan souls; Spartan bravey. | | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity | | Example: spartan courage
source: wordnet30
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unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment | | Example: a parent severe to the pitch of hostility
a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien
a strict disciplinarian
a Spartan upbringing
source: wordnet30
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practicing great self-denial | | Example: Be systematically ascetic...do...something for no other reason than that you would rather not do it
a desert nomad's austere life
a spartan diet
a spartan existence
source: wordnet30 noun
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a resident of Sparta | | source: wordnet30
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