Sparta
[ spahr-tuh ]
/ ˈspɑr tə /
noun
an ancient city in S Greece: the capital of Laconia and the chief city of the Peloponnesus, at one time the dominant city of Greece: famous for strict discipline and training of soldiers.
Also called
Lacedaemon.
Definition for sparta (2 of 2)
Laconia
[ luh-koh-nee-uh ]
/ ləˈkoʊ ni ə /
noun
an ancient country in the S part of Greece. Capital: Sparta.
a city in central New Hampshire.
OTHER WORDS FROM Laconia
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British Dictionary definitions for sparta (1 of 2)
Sparta
/ (ˈspɑːtə) /
noun
an ancient Greek city in the S Peloponnese, famous for the discipline and military prowess of its citizens and for their austere way of life
British Dictionary definitions for sparta (2 of 2)
Laconia
/ (ləˈkəʊnɪə) /
noun
an ancient country of S Greece, in the SE Peloponnese, of which Sparta was the capital: corresponds to the present-day department of Lakonia
Cultural definitions for sparta
Sparta
An ancient Greek city-state and rival of Athens (see also Athens). Sparta was known for its militaristic government and for its educational system designed to train children to be devoted citizens and brave soldiers. Sparta defeated Athens in the Peloponnesian War.
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The term
Spartan is used to describe conditions that are low on luxury and designed to produce discipline.