# spartan

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈspɑː(ɹ)tən/ · frequency rank #17,962

## Definitions
1. Austere, frugal, characterized by self-denial.
2. Resolute in the face of danger or adversity.
3. Lacking in decoration and luxury.

## Etymology
By analogy with the ancient Spartans, who famously possessed these qualities.

## Easily confused with
- **Satan** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/satan-vs-spartan)
- **saran** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/saran-vs-spartan)
- **Sparta** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/sparta-vs-spartan)

## Common misspellings (11)
`psartan`, `saprtan`, `sparatn`, `sparrtan`, `spartann`, `spartna`, `sparttan`, `spatran`, `sppartan`, `spratan`, `sspartan`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/spartan