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Definition of: austerity
(ô·ster′ə·tē) noun plural ·ties
1. Gravity or rigor in attitude or conduct toward others.
2. Severe self-restraint.
3. Rigid economy in expenditure.
4. plural Austere acts or practices. Also aus·tere′ness.
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