I. ˈspär-t ə n noun
Date: 15th century
1. : a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
2. : a person of great courage and self-discipline
• Spar·tan·ism -ˌi-zəm noun
II. adjective
Date: 1561
1. : of or relating to Sparta in ancient Greece
2.
a. often not capitalized : marked by strict self-discipline or self-denial
a Spartan athlete
b. often not capitalized : marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort
a Spartan room
c. : laconic
d. : undaunted by pain or danger
• Spar·tan·ly adverb