🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

스파르타식의

Pronunciation / Transliteration: seupareutasig-ui

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Spartan/ˈspɑːr.tən/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그들은 스파르타식의 규율을 따랐다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Showing or characterized by extreme simplicity, comfortless austerity, and indifference to luxury or convenience.

    "The monks lived in spartan cells with only a wooden bed and a desk."
  2. 2

    Showing great courage, fortitude, or self-discipline in the face of pain or adversity.

    "She endured the grueling physical therapy with spartan resilience."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from Sparta, an ancient Greek city-state renowned for its military prowess, austere lifestyle, and strict discipline. In the post-classical era, the term evolved to describe any person or living condition marked by extreme simplicity, frugality, and avoidance of comfort.

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