noun (plural -ties) Date: 14th century the quality or state of being austere, 2. an austere act, manner, or attitude, an ascetic practice, enforced or extreme economy
AUSTERITY
Meaning of AUSTERITY in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012