Definition of Spartan

1. Adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people.

Partainyms: Sparta
Derivative terms: Sparta

2. Noun. A resident of Sparta.
Group relationships: Sparta
Generic synonyms: Greek, Hellene

3. Adjective. Resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity. "Spartan courage"
Similar to: Resolute

4. Adjective. Unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment. "A Spartan upbringing"
Exact synonyms: Severe
Similar to: Nonindulgent, Strict
Derivative terms: Severeness, Severity

5. Adjective. Practicing great self-denial. "A spartan existence"
Exact synonyms: Ascetic, Ascetical, Austere
Similar to: Abstemious
Derivative terms: Ascetic, Ascetic, Austerity

Definition of Spartan

1. a. Of or pertaining to Sparta, especially to ancient Sparta; hence, hardy; undaunted; as, Spartan souls; Spartan bravey.

Definition of Spartan

1. Proper noun. A citizen of Sparta. ¹

2. Adjective. Of or relating to Sparta or its citizens. ¹

3. Adjective. (alternative spelling of spartan) ¹

4. Adjective. Austere, frugal, characterized by self-denial. ¹

5. Adjective. Resolute in the face of danger or adversity. ¹

6. Adjective. Lacking in decoration and luxury. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spartan

1. marked by avoidance of luxury and comfort [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spartan

Spanish tamarind
Spanish tea
Spanish walk
Spanishness
Spansule
Sparaxis
Sparaxis tricolor
Sparganiaceae
Sparganium
Sparidae
Sparky
Sparmannia
Sparmannia africana
Sparrow Unit
Sparta
Spartan (current term)
Spartans
Spartina
Spartina cynosuroides
Spartina pectinmata
Spartium
Spartium junceum
Sparty
Spatangoida
Spaulding
Spayen
Spears
Speccies
Speccy

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