austerity
aus|ter|ity /ɔːst'erɪti/ (austerities)
1 [N-UNCOUNT] also N in pl, oft N n
Austerity is a situation in which people's living standards are reduced because of economic difficulties.
...the years of austerity which followed the war.
2 [N-UNCOUNT]
If you refer to something as showing austerity, you like its plain and simple appearance. (FORMAL)
...many abandoned buildings, some of which have a compact classical austerity and dignity.
1 [N-UNCOUNT] also N in pl, oft N n
Austerity is a situation in which people's living standards are reduced because of economic difficulties.
...the years of austerity which followed the war.
2 [N-UNCOUNT]
If you refer to something as showing austerity, you like its plain and simple appearance. (FORMAL)
...many abandoned buildings, some of which have a compact classical austerity and dignity.