What is the meaning of the word Sparta?

• SPARTA (noun) The noun SPARTA has 1 sense: 1. an ancient Greek city famous for military prowess; the dominant city of the Peloponnesus prior to the 4th century BC. Familiarity information: SPARTA used as a noun is very rare. read more

Definition of Spartan. 1 : of or relating to Sparta in ancient Greece. 2a often not capitalized : marked by strict self-discipline or self-denial a Spartan athleteb often not capitalized : marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort a Spartan roomc : laconicd : undaunted by pain or danger. read more