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Sparta

American  
[spahr-tuh] / ˈspɑr tə /

noun

  1. 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.


Sparta British  
/ ˈspɑːtə /

noun

  1. 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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Sparta Cultural  
  1. 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.


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The term Spartan is used to describe conditions that are low on luxury and designed to produce discipline.

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While giving no release date for the remakes, it unexpectedly announced a side-scrolling 2D prequel game Sons of Sparta with immediate release.

From BBC

According to myth, the war began after Helen of Sparta was taken to Troy.

From Science Daily

“It looks like India will reject Russian oil or most of it relatively quickly,” says Neil Crosby of Sparta Commodities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Crude futures slid as U.S.-Iran tensions eased, but markets still face headline risks, Sparta Commodities said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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From BBC