Spartanize
/ˈspɑːr.tən.aɪz/noun
To make or become austere, disciplined, or self-denying.
Did you know?The word comes from Sparta’s legendary reputation for severe training and austerity, not from any ancient magical rite—but it became a linguistic symbol for self-mastery and hard living.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Σπάρτη (Spártē)
“Sparta, the Greek city-state known for severe discipline and military training”
Latin
Latin
Sparta
“The name of Sparta, borrowed into Latin”
17th Century
English
Spartan
“Pertaining to Sparta; later, austere or frugal”
18th–19th Century
English
Spartanize
“To make Spartan; to render austere or disciplined”
Modern English
English
spartanize
“To make or become austere, disciplined, or self-denying”
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