Sparta

[spahr-tuh]

noun

1. 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.

Sparta

/ ˈspɑːtə /

noun

1. 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

Sparta

1. 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.

The term Spartan is used to describe conditions that are low on luxury and designed to produce discipline.

Example Sentences

Israel’s grisly performance as “a new Sparta” in the region is co-produced by the Pentagon, with the military and intelligence operations of the two nations intricately entangled.

From Salon

On Wednesday, satellite images showed another vessel - identified by experts as the Sparta - had also left the port.

From BBC

Ursa Major was also known as Sparta III, so it was not clear which ship it was referring to.

From BBC

These include AC Sparta Prague, as well as Premier League club West Ham United in which he holds a 27% stake.

From BBC

Prior to Wednesday's game, Guardiola had named only seven substitutes against Southampton at the weekend and against Sparta Prague last week, with two goalkeepers included on the bench for the latter.

From BBC