Definition: Spartanburg refers to a small city in South Carolina, United States. This term has different meanings depending on cultural context: - The literal meaning refers to Spartan town. - In Christianity, it can describe an individual who lived as a simple life with little possessions and no extravagant lifestyle, much like the Spartan people. The word is often used metaphorically or figuratively in literature to reflect a state of poverty or destitution. It implies a lack of wealth, resourcefulness, or humility.