Spartanism
/ˈspɑːr.tən.ɪ.zəm/noun
The quality or practice of severe simplicity, self-discipline, or austerity.
Did you know?The English word is built from Spartan, the name of the ancient Greek city-state famed for austerity, plus -ism, so its “hardcore” meaning is cultural, not mystical, even though it still carries a warrior aura.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Spártē / Spartiátēs
“Sparta; a Spartan inhabitant”
Classical Latin
Latin
Spartanus
“of Sparta; Spartan”
Middle French
French
spartain
“Spartan, from Sparta”
16th Century
English
Spartan
“of or relating to Sparta; austere, disciplined”
19th Century
English
Spartanism
“the quality or practice of Spartan austerity or severity”