Definition of Austerity
Austerity
Aus·ter·i·ty
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(noun)
A situation in which people have to live very simply and avoid luxury.
e.g. The government imposed austerity measures to reduce the national debt.
(noun)
simplicity and extreme plainness in terms of appearance or style;
e.g. The austerity of the facility's plain and colorless rooms was so depressing.
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