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   austerity

   /ɔːˈstɛrɪti/

   noun

   • 1. sternness or severity of manner or attitude: "he was noted for his austerity and his authoritarianism" Similar sternnessausterenessseveritystrictnessgrimnessseriousnesssombrenessgravenessgravitysobernessstiffnessdournessflintinessstoninesssteelinessOpposite cheerfulness
   • ▪ plainness and simplicity in appearance: "the room was decorated with a restraint bordering on austerity" Similar plainnesslack/absence of adornmentlack/absence of decorationlack/absence of ornament/ornamentationlack/absence of embellishmentunpretentiousnessstarknessausterenesssparenessseverityunpretentiousnessclassic linesclean lineslack/absence of clutterrestraintpurityOpposite ornateness
   • ▪ a feature of an austere way of life: "his uncle's austerities had undermined his health"
   • 2. difficult economic conditions created by government measures to reduce public expenditure: "the country was subjected to acute economic austerity" Similar restraintmoderationeconomyseverityabstemiousnessfrugalityrigourcontinenceself-abnegationself-denialself-deprivationself-restraintcautionprudenceprovidencecanninesshardshipprivationdeprivationpenuryOpposite prosperity

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French austérité, from Latin austeritas, from austerus ‘severe’ (see austere).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAUSTERITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Austerity is the condition of living without luxuries or the quality of being austere. It can also refer to a difficult economic situation caused by a government reducing spending. Learn more with examples and translations.

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     AUSTERITY meaning: 1. the condition of living without...

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   • Austerity: Thai Translation

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   • Austerity: French Translation

     AUSTERITY translate: austérité. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Austerity: Portuguese Translation

     AUSTERITY translate: austeridade, austeridade, severidade,...

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   • Austerity in Turkish

     AUSTERITY translate: sadelik, yalınlık. Learn more in the...

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     austerity translate: austerità , austerità , severità ,...

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   Austerity is the quality or state of being austere, such as stern, simple, or frugal. It can also refer to enforced or extreme economy on a national scale, or an austere act, manner, or attitude.

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   Austerity means sternness, severity, or a state of extreme self-discipline or minimalistic living. Austerity is the noun form of the adjective austere, which most commonly means extremely stern or strict or without any frills or luxuries.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAUSTERITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   the state or quality of being austere. 2. (often plural) an austere habit, practice, or act. 3. a. reduced availability of luxuries and consumer goods, esp when brought about by government policy. b. ( as modifier) an austerity budget.

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   Jun 9, 2023 · Austerity refers to strict economic policies that a government imposes to control growing public debt, defined by increased frugality. There are three primary types of...

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › austerityAusterity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) synonyms: asceticism, nonindulgence. see more. noun. extreme plainness. synonyms: austereness, severeness, severity. see more. noun. a policy of drastically reducing government spending. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Austerity."

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › austerityausterity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Austerity is a noun that means difficult economic conditions created by government policies aimed at cutting public spending. It can also mean the quality of being simple, strict or severe in appearance or manner.