Spartan

a.

1.

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

Noun	1.	Spartan - a resident of Sparta
Adj.	1.	Spartan - of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people
	2.	spartan - resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity; "spartan courage"
	3.	spartan - unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment; "a parent severe to the pitch of hostility"- H.G.Wells; "a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien"; "a strict disciplinarian"; "a Spartan upbringing" Synonyms: severe, strict
	4.	spartan - practicing great self-denial; "Be systematically ascetic...do...something for no other reason than that you would rather not do it"- William James; "a desert nomad's austere life"; "a spartan diet"; "a spartan existence" Synonyms: ascetic, ascetical, austere

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