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New Sparta

New Sparta proper noun: a state of Venezuela.

new sparta: a state of Venezuela
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Proper noun

New Sparta

  1. A state of Venezuela.

Origin of New Sparta

Calque of Spanish Nueva Esparta, adopted in 1864 in honor of the inhabitants' heroism during the Venezuelan War of Independence, which was likened to that of the ancient Spartans. Doublet of Nueva Esparta.

Questions about New Sparta

What does New Sparta mean?
New Sparta means a state of Venezuela.
What part of speech is New Sparta?
New Sparta is a proper noun.

Words near New Sparta in the dictionary

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  2. New South Welshmen
  3. New Southgate
  4. New Spain
  5. New Spanish
  6. New Sparta
  7. new starter
  8. new starters
  9. New Stone Age
  10. New Street
  11. New Style

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