Meaning austerity
What does austerity mean? Here you find 5 meanings of the word austerity. You can also add a definition of austerity yourself
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austeritymid-14c., "sternness, harshness," from Old French austerite "harshness, cruelty" (14c.) and directly from Late Latin austeritatem (nominative austeritas), from austerus (see auster [..]
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austeritythe trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) (austere) severely simple; "a stark interior" (austere) of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor [..]
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austerityPolicies used by governments to reduce budget deficits during adverse economic conditions.
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austerityEconomic policy aimed at reducing a government's deficit (or borrowing). Austerity can be achieved through increases in government revenues - primarily via tax rises - and/or a reduction in gover [..]
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austerity(n) the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
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