Associations to the word «Sparta»

Wiktionary

SPARTA, proper noun. An ancient city-state in southern Greece, noted for its strict military training.

Dictionary definition

SPARTA, noun. An ancient Greek city famous for military prowess; the dominant city of the Peloponnesus prior to the 4th century BC.

Wise words

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