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austerity
Economics a. reduced availability of luxuries and consumer goods, esp when brought about by government policy b. (as modifier): an austerity budget Austerity See also Asceticism, Discipline. Amish conservative Christian group in North America noted for its simple, orderly life and nonconformist dress. [Am. Hist.: EB, I: 316] archbishop; lived thriftily; gave money to poor. [Ital. Hist.: Hall, 65] (234–149 B.C.) Roman statesman known for conservatism; taxed luxuries. [Rom. Hist.: EB, II: 645] ascetic woman; wears only black. [Br. Lit.: Little Dorrit] indicates starkness. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 178] Mr. Squeers’s school: no extras, no vacations. [Br. Lit.: Nicholas Nickleby] 16th- and 17th-century religious reform movement noted for its moral earnestness and austerity. [Br. and Am. Hist.: EB, VIII: 309] celibate religious sect flourishing in 19th-century U.S. [Am. Hist.: EB, IX: 105] residents of Greek city known for its stern dedication to militarism. [Gk. Hist.: EB, IX: 403] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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