spartanism

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noun

A devotion to the habits and qualities of the ancient Spartans, especially an indomitable spirit, undaunted hardihood, and stark simplicity.

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Meanings

nounspartanism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA devotion to the habits and qualities of the ancient Spartans, especially an indomitable spirit, undaunted hardihood, and stark simplicity.

Origin

From Spartan + -ism.

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APA

spartanism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spartanism

MLA

“spartanism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spartanism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “spartanism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spartanism.

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