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- SpanishNueva Esparta
- EnglishNew Sparta
Calque of Spanish Nueva Esparta, adopted in 1864 in honor of the inhabitants' heroism during the Venezuelan War of Independence, which was likened to that of the ancient Spartans. Doublet of Nueva Esparta.
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New Sparta. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/New%20Sparta
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