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spartanism

spartanism noun: a devotion to the habits and qualities of the ancient Spartans, especially an indomitable spirit, undaunted hardihood, and stark simplicity.

Noun

spartanism (uncountable)

  1. A devotion to the habits and qualities of the ancient Spartans, especially an indomitable spirit, undaunted hardihood, and stark simplicity.

Origin of spartanism

From Spartan + -ism.

Words formed from spartanism

Questions about spartanism

What does spartanism mean?
Spartanism means a devotion to the habits and qualities of the ancient Spartans, especially an indomitable spirit, undaunted hardihood, and stark simplicity.
What part of speech is spartanism?
Spartanism is a noun.

Words near spartanism in the dictionary

  1. spartaeines
  2. spartan
  3. Spartanburg
  4. Spartanburg County
  5. Spartanhood
  6. spartanism
  7. Spartanization
  8. Spartanize
  9. Spartanized
  10. Spartanizes
  11. Spartanizing

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