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    spartan - Dictionary definition and meaning for word spartan

    Definition
    (noun) a resident of Sparta Definition
    (adj) of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people Definition
    (adj) resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity
    Example Sentence
    • spartan courage
    Definition
    (adj) unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment
    Synonyms : severe
    Example Sentence
    • a parent severe to the pitch of hostility
    • a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien
    • a strict disciplinarian
    • a Spartan upbringing
    Definition
    (adj) practicing great self-denial
    Synonyms : ascetic , ascetical , austere
    Example Sentence
    • Be systematically ascetic...do...something for no other reason than that you would rather not do it
    • a desert nomad's austere life
    • a spartan diet
    • a spartan existence
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for spartan

watched '300'? Those spartans were highly disciplined but Sparta as such led an austere life.

Remember the movie Troy . The movie showed Spartans who were always fighting and never had any comfort or luxury.

spartan - a person who is spare in material pursuits

Spartan=Spare trasient or divine spark=Ascetic(beleives in god the permanent)

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spartan- spare partner, there by we lack luxury and comfort.

spare bartan--lacking luxury and comfort

Neither Spa or Tan ( TAN service are popular in US}) so that means person is not involved in any kind of luxuary

i remained strict with myself, I SPARed getting a TAN

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