sparta

IPA: spˈɑrtʌ

Root Word: Sparta

An ancient city-state in southern Greece, noted for its strict military training.
A number of places in the United States:
A town, the county seat of Hancock County, Georgia.
A town, the county seat of Alleghany County, North Carolina.
A city, the county seat of White County, Tennessee.
A city, the county seat of Monroe County, Wisconsin.

Examples of "sparta" in Sentences

The ancient city-state of Sparta was known for its military prowess and disciplined society
King Leonidas led the valiant 300 Spartans in the Battle of Thermopylae against the Persian army
Spartans were trained from a young age in combat, endurance, and obedience to the state
In Sparta, women had more rights than in other Greek city-states, as they were encouraged to be strong and independent
Despite its powerful army, Sparta eventually fell to its rival city-state, Athens, in the Peloponnesian War