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[ spahr -tuh ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈspɑr tə / PHONETIC RESPELLING
noun an ancient city in S Greece: the capital of Laconia and the chief city of the Peloponnesus, at one time the dominant city of Greece: famous for strict discipline and training of soldiers.
Words nearby Sparta sparrowfart, sparrowgrass, sparrow hawk, sparry, sparse, Sparta , Spartacist, Spartacus, Spartan, Spartanburg, sparteine
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Example sentences from the Web for Sparta Therefore, we can at least infer that the people of Saint-Jean-des-Vignes did not have a rigorous eugenics program like Sparta .
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They are the Sparta of world soccer: A small nation, punching above its weight, taking no prisoners, and never saying sorry.
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It probably comes as a surprise to many, but the army may have more in common with Norway than Sparta .
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Poland and Ireland were Sparta and Sparta cus compared to these villains.
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What was the meaning of ancient Sparta to you as you worked on this book?
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Athens—as was common with the Greek cities when threatened—did not fail to send to Sparta for aid.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) | Charles Morris
Choose life,—with honor such as Sparta lays On those who serve but her.
The Mortal Gods and Other Plays | Olive Tilford Dargan
Or shall we sit lazily in Egypt, enquiring, what news from Sparta ?
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The ultimatum presented by Sparta on the eve of the war demanded the restoration of autonomy to the subjects of Athens.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 | Various
But as they could hardly go back to Sparta with this story, they put the matter into the hands of an old friend to carry out.
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British Dictionary definitions for Sparta noun an ancient Greek city in the S Peloponnese, famous for the discipline and military prowess of its citizens and for their austere way of life
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Cultural definitions for Sparta An ancient Greek city-state and rival of Athens (see also Athens). Sparta was known for its militaristic government and for its educational system designed to train children to be devoted citizens and brave soldiers. Sparta defeated Athens in the Peloponnesian War.
notes for Sparta The term Spartan is used to describe conditions that are low on luxury and designed to produce discipline.
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