early 15c., "citizen of the ancient Greek city of Sparta" (q.v.), from Latin Spartanus. As an adjective from 1580s; meaning "characterized by frugality or courage" is from 1640s.
例文
1. Felicity 's bedroom was spartan but functional.
フェリシティの寝室はシンプルだが、非常に実用的だ。
2.Their spartan lifestyle prohibits a fridge or a phone.
彼らは冷蔵庫や電話を使わず、シンプルな生活を送っている。
3.Didn 't you notice a Spartan brevity in his speech?
彼が話しているようなスパルタな「簡潔さ」に気づかなかったのか。
4.What would happen to the model pig under more spartan conditions.