SPARTAN

(noun) a resident of Sparta
(adj.) of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people
(adj.) practicing great self-denial
"Be systematically ascetic...do...something for no other reason than that you would rather not do it", "a desert nomad's austere life", "a spartan diet", "a spartan existence"
synonyms : ascetic , ascetical , austere
The monk devoted himself to an austere life in the forest. -added by naila_inlas
The man devoted himself to an ascetic existence in the mountains. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment
"a parent severe to the pitch of hostility", "a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien", "a strict disciplinarian", "a Spartan upbringing"
synonyms : severe
(adj.) resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity
"spartan courage"

Mnemonics for spartan

(Tag: ) watched '300'? Those spartans were highly disciplined but Sparta as such led an austere life.
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(Tag: ) Remember the movie Troy . The movie showed Spartans who were always fighting and never had any comfort or luxury.
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(Tag: ) spartan - a person who is spare in material pursuits
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(Tag: ) Spartan=Spare trasient or divine spark=Ascetic(beleives in god the permanent)
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(Tag: ) spartan- spare partner, there by we lack luxury and comfort.
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(Tag: Spared + tan) i remained strict with myself, I SPARed getting a TAN
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(Tag: ) Neither Spa or Tan ( TAN service are popular in US}) so that means person is not involved in any kind of luxuary
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(Tag: ) spare bartan--lacking luxury and comfort
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