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- grc-dor · derived fromΣπάρτᾱ
- Latin · derived fromSparta
- English todaySparta
From Latin Sparta, from Doric Greek Σπάρτᾱ (Spártā) (Attic Greek Σπᾰ́ρτη (Spắrtē)).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: An ancient city-state in southern Greece, noted for its strict military training. Full definition →
From Latin Sparta, from Doric Greek Σπάρτᾱ (Spártā) (Attic Greek Σπᾰ́ρτη (Spắrtē)).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.