Spartiate
/ˈspɑːr.ʃi.ət/noun
A member of the Spartan ruling citizen class, especially in ancient Greece.
Did you know?In ancient Greek usage, Spartiatēs named the full Spartan citizen class, while the harsher warrior image came from Sparta’s entire social system of training, law, and exclusion.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Σπαρτιάτης (Spartiátēs)
“A Spartan man; a full citizen of Sparta.”
Classical Latin
Latin
Spartiates
“A Spartan, especially one of the citizen elite.”
Middle French
Old French
spartiate
“A Spartan; one belonging to Sparta.”
16th–17th Century
English
Spartiate
“A Spartan or a member of the Spartan citizen body.”
Modern English
English
spartiate
“A member of the Spartan citizen class; sometimes used adjectivally for Spartan-like austerity.”