spartanize

verb

spar·​tan·​ize

-ᵊnˌīz

-ed/-ing/-s

often capitalized

transitive verb

: to make Spartan in character : imbue with Spartan ideals

tried to spartanize his whole household

intransitive verb

: to become Spartan in character : live in a Spartan manner

Word History

Etymology

Spartan entry 2 + -ize

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