Spar·tan
| \ ˈspär-tᵊn
\
1
: a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
2
: a person of great courage and self-discipline
1
: of or relating to Sparta in ancient Greece
2a
often not capitalized
: marked by strict self-discipline or self-denial
a Spartan athlete
b
often not capitalized
: marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort
a Spartan room
d
: undaunted by pain or danger