Meaning of Laconophilia | Babel Free
Examples
“"I love⟳ the people of Boston," wrote Sam Adams in December 1780, suffering an extreme case of Laconophilia during the Revolution. “I once thought that city would be the Christian Sparta.””
“Things Spartan held a fascination all of their own⟳: Laconophilia or Laconism is a term meaning love⟳ or admiration of Sparta and of the Spartan culture or constitution”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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