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austerity

noun

aus·​ter·​i·​ty ȯ-ˈster-ə-tē How to pronounce austerity (audio)
-ˈste-rə-,
 also  -ˈstir-ə-
plural austerities
1
: the quality or state of being austere: such as
a
: a stern and serious quality
the formal austerity of his manner
b
: a plain and simple quality
the austerity of the design
2
: enforced or extreme economy especially on a national scale
lived through years of austerity after the war
fiscal austerity
a series of austerity measures [=measures taken to reduce spending]
3
a
: an austere act, manner, or attitude
monastic self-denial and austerities
b
: an ascetic (see ascetic sense 1) practice

Example Sentences

the austerity of the design The austerity of their lifestyle was surprising. They lived through years of austerity after the war. the austerities practiced by monks
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Word History

Etymology

see austere

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of austerity was in the 14th century

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