Austerian

Pronunciation: /ɔːˈstɪriən/

Definitions of austerian

adjective relating to or advocating policies of austerity, especially drastic ones

Example Sentences

A1 The austerian diet plan consisted mainly of vegetables and lean protein.

A2 She followed an austerian lifestyle, avoiding unnecessary expenses and luxuries.

B1 The government's austerian policies led to cuts in social welfare programs.

B2 The austerian measures implemented by the company resulted in significant cost savings.

C1 The economist advocated for austerian fiscal policies to address the budget deficit.

C2 The austerian approach to economic management prioritizes austerity measures over stimulus programs.

Examples of austerian in a Sentence

formal The government's austerian policies aimed to reduce the national debt.

informal I heard that the new finance minister is quite austerian.

slang Don't be such an austerian, let's loosen up the budget a bit.

figurative His austerian mindset kept him from enjoying the simple pleasures in life.

Grammatical Forms of austerian

• past tense: austerianed
• plural: austerians
• comparative: more austerian
• superlative: most austerian
• present tense: austerians
• future tense: will austerian
• perfect tense: have austerianed
• continuous tense: is austerianing
• singular: austerian
• positive degree: austerian
• infinitive: to austerian
• gerund: austerianing
• participle: austerianed

Origin and Evolution of austerian

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'austerian' is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'austerus' meaning severe or strict.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something severe or strict, the term 'austerian' has evolved to refer to economic policies that emphasize austerity measures to reduce government spending and debt.