Sparta (Noun)
Meaning
An ancient Greek city famous for military prowess; the dominant city of the Peloponnesus prior to the 4th century BC.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The warriors of ancient Sparta were known for their strict training regimens and fierce battles.
- In its heyday, Sparta controlled much of southern Greece, earning its place in history.
- Ancient Greek city-states such as Athens often clashed with the dominant force of Sparta.
- Leonidas and the brave Spartans led the battle of Thermopylae, going down in legend as the heroes of Greece.
- Under Lycurgus, the ancient city of Sparta transformed into a robust warrior culture, unique to Greece.