Meaning & use
Spartan
A native or citizen of the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta, historically known for strict military discipline.
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As a Spartan, he was trained from childhood to endure hardship without complaint.
The Spartans famously held the pass at Thermopylae against a much larger invading army.
A note on using this word
Capitalized "Spartan" refers to the ancient people; lowercase "spartan" is a general adjective for extreme simplicity or discipline.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Extremely plain, simple, or self-disciplined, without comfort or luxury.
The monks lived a spartan existence, sleeping on wooden boards and eating one simple meal a day.
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