Search results
- Dictionaryaus·ter·i·ty/ôˈsterədē/
noun
- 1. sternness or severity of manner or attitude: "he was noted for his austerity and his authoritarianism" Similar Opposite
Powered by Oxford Dictionaries
In economic policy, austerity is a set of political-economic policies that aim to reduce government budget deficits through spending cuts, tax increases, or a combination of both.
The meaning of AUSTERITY is the quality or state of being austere. How to use austerity in a sentence.
the condition of living without unnecessary things and without comfort, with limited money or goods, or a practice, habit, or experience that is typical of this: The wartime austerity of my early years prepared me for later hardships. The austerities of life in a small rural community were not what I was used to. [ U ]
austerity, a set of economic policies, usually consisting of tax increases, spending cuts, or a combination of the two, used by governments to reduce budget deficits. Austerity measures can in principle be used at any time when there is concern about government expenditures exceeding government revenues.
Austerity means sternness, severity, or a state of extreme self-discipline or minimalistic living. Austerity is the noun form of the adjective austere, which most commonly means extremely stern or strict or without any frills or luxuries.
AUSTERITY meaning: 1 : a simple and plain quality an austere quality; 2 : a situation in which there is not much money and it is spent only on things that are necessary often used before another noun.
the state or quality of being austere. 2. (often plural) an austere habit, practice, or act. 3. a. reduced availability of luxuries and consumer goods, esp when brought about by government policy. b. (as modifier) an austerity budget.
[uncountable] the quality of being strict and serious in appearance or manner. He was noted for his austerity and authoritarianism. [uncountable] the fact of allowing no pleasures and little to make life comfortable. the austerity of the monks’ life.
Jun 2, 2024 · Noun. [edit] austerity (countable and uncountable, plural austerities) Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline. Freedom from adornment; plainness; severe simplicity. (economics) A policy of deficit-cutting, which by definition requires lower spending, higher taxes, or both.
the appearance of being plain and unpretentious. noun. a policy of drastically reducing government spending. see more.
