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–noun
an ancient city in S Greece: the capital of Laconia and the chief city of the Peloponnesus, at one time the dominant city of Greece: famous for strict discipline and training of soldiers.
Also called Lacedaemon.
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A city-state of ancient Greece in the southeast Peloponnesus. Settled by Dorian Greeks, it was noted for its militarism and reached the height of its power in the sixth century B.C. A protracted rivalry with Athens led to the Peloponnesian Wars (460-404) and Sparta's hegemony over all of Greece. Its ascendancy was broken by Thebans in 371.

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sparta

noun
an ancient Greek city famous for military prowess; the dominant city of the Peloponnesus prior to the 4th century BC 

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Sparta

An ancient Greek city-state and rival of Athens. Sparta was known for its militaristic government and for its educational system designed to train children to be devoted citizens and brave soldiers. Sparta defeated Athens in the Peloponnesian War.

Note: The term Spartan is used to describe conditions that are low on luxury and designed to produce discipline.

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Sparta, WI (city, FIPS 75325) Location: 43.94276 N, 90.80975 W
Population (1990): 7788 (3266 housing units)
Area: 12.7 sq km (land), 0.2 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 54656

Sparta, OH (village, FIPS 73950) Location: 40.39471 N, 82.69963 W
Population (1990): 201 (70 housing units)
Area: 0.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 43350

Sparta, NJ Zip code(s): 07871

Sparta, NC (town, FIPS 63680) Location: 36.50375 N, 81.12130 W
Population (1990): 1957 (915 housing units)
Area: 6.1 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 28675

Sparta, MO (city, FIPS 69302) Location: 37.00168 N, 93.08320 W
Population (1990): 751 (347 housing units)
Area: 1.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 65753

Sparta, MI (village, FIPS 75420) Location: 43.15791 N, 85.70936 W
Population (1990): 3968 (1585 housing units)
Area: 4.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 49345

Sparta, KY (city, FIPS 72372) Location: 38.67633 N, 84.90384 W
Population (1990): 133 (66 housing units)
Area: 2.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 41086

Sparta, IL (city, FIPS 71448) Location: 38.15278 N, 89.71554 W
Population (1990): 4853 (2006 housing units)
Area: 24.7 sq km (land), 0.3 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 62286

Sparta, GA (city, FIPS 72584) Location: 33.27712 N, 82.97160 W
Population (1990): 1710 (650 housing units)
Area: 4.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)

Sparta, TN (city, FIPS 70180) Location: 35.93447 N, 85.47315 W
Population (1990): 4681 (2034 housing units)
Area: 16.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)

East Sparta, OH (village, FIPS 24052) Location: 40.66983 N, 81.35385 W
Population (1990): 771 (315 housing units)
Area: 1.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 44626

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