austerity in Greek
austerity in Greek is αυστηρότητα, λιτότητα — austerity means extreme plainness and self-discipline, with no luxuries.
austerity in Greek
αυστηρότητα
Pronounced: afstirotita
Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
λιτότητα
Pronounced: litotita
(economics) A policy of deficit-cutting, which by definition requires lower spending, higher taxes, or both.
What does "austerity" mean?
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noun Extreme plainness and self-discipline, with no luxuries.
"The family lived in austerity after losing their savings."
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noun A government policy of cutting spending or raising taxes to reduce a deficit.
"Years of austerity led to deep cuts in public services."
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austerity in a sentence
- The family lived in austerity after losing their savings.
- The monks lived lives of great austerity, eating simple food and owning very little.
- Years of austerity led to deep cuts in public services.
- Critics said austerity had made it harder for councils to keep libraries open.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "austerity" in Greek?
"austerity" in Greek is αυστηρότητα, λιτότητα. austerity means: Extreme plainness and self-discipline, with no luxuries.
How do you pronounce αυστηρότητα?
"austerity" in Greek is αυστηρότητα, pronounced "afstirotita".
How do you use "austerity" in a sentence?
Example: "The family lived in austerity after losing their savings." In Greek, "austerity" is αυστηρότητα, λιτότητα.
Are there other ways to say "austerity" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "austerity": αυστηρότητα, λιτότητα.
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