Word a Day
austerity
What does austerity mean?
austerity (noun): a policy of deficit-cutting, which by definition requires lower spending, higher taxes, or both.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce austerity?
/ˌɔˈstɛɹɪti/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does austerity come from?
From Ancient Greek αὐστηρότης (austērótēs, “bitter, harsh”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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