Spartan
Americanadjective
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of or relating to Sparta or its citizens
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(sometimes not capital) very strict or austere
a Spartan upbringing
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(sometimes not capital) possessing courage and resolve
noun
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a citizen of Sparta
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(sometimes not capital) a disciplined or brave person
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a Canadian variety of eating apple
Related Words
See austere.
Other Word Forms
- Spartanically adverb
- Spartanism noun
- Spartanly adverb
- non-Spartan adjective
Etymology
Origin of Spartan
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin Spartānus, equivalent to Spart ( a ) Sparta (< Doric Greek Spártā ) + -ānus -an
Example Sentences
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The question was about the student section’s harassment of former Spartan Xavier Booker, which seemed like a legitimate query considering Booker had a terrible game.
From Los Angeles Times
Betts had 13 points by the break, while the Spartans were unable to get anything going in halfcourt sets or transition.
From Los Angeles Times
Precious metal futures finished lower, but they may not have much further to fall until finding a bottom, said Spartan Capital Securities.
Boise State also forfeited its conference tournament semifinal match to the Spartans.
From Los Angeles Times
The nationally televised meet featured the past two Big Ten gymnastics champions, with the Bruins winning in 2025 and the Spartans in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times
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