noun
Uncommon
Sparta
SPAH-tuh
Sparta (noun) means a powerful city-state of ancient Greece, famous for its harsh military discipline and its warrior culture. Example: “Sparta trained its young boys for military life from the age of seven.”
noun
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A powerful city-state of ancient Greece, famous for its harsh military discipline and its warrior culture.
"Sparta trained its young boys for military life from the age of seven."
"Historians often contrast Sparta's military focus with Athens' emphasis on philosophy and the arts."
How to use Sparta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ancient Greek city-state known above all for producing tough, highly disciplined soldiers.
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Etymology
From Latin Sparta, from Greek Spartā, the ancient city's own name.
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What does “Sparta” mean?
The word “Sparta” means a powerful city-state of ancient Greece, famous for its harsh military discipline and its warrior culture. In plain terms, the ancient Greek city-state known above all for producing tough, highly disciplined soldiers.
How do you pronounce “Sparta”?
“Sparta” is pronounced SPAH-tuh (/ˈspɑː(ɹ)tə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sparta” in a sentence?
Here is “Sparta” used in a sentence: “Sparta trained its young boys for military life from the age of seven.”
What part of speech is “Sparta”?
“Sparta” is a noun.
Where does the word “Sparta” come from?
The word “Sparta” comes from Latin. From Latin Sparta, from Greek Spartā, the ancient city's own name.
Is “Sparta” a common word?
“Sparta” is an uncommon word in modern English.
