Frugality: meaning, definitions and examples
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frugality
[ fruːˈɡælɪti ]
personal finance
The quality of being economical with money or food; thriftiness.
Synonyms
economicalness, sparingness, thrift, thriftiness
Examples of usage
- She was admired for her frugality and ability to save money.
- His frugality allowed him to retire early.
- We should all learn to embrace frugality in our daily lives.
Translations
Translations of the word "frugality" in other languages:
🇵🇹 frugalidade
🇮🇳 मितव्ययिता
🇩🇪 Sparsamkeit
🇮🇩 kerja hemat
🇺🇦 ощадливість
🇵🇱 oszczędność
🇯🇵 倹約 (けんやく)
🇫🇷 frugalité
🇪🇸 frugalidad
🇹🇷 tutum
🇰🇷 절약 (jeol-yak)
🇸🇦 اقتصاد
🇨🇿 spořivost
🇸🇰 šetrnosť
🇨🇳 节俭 (jiéjiǎn)
🇸🇮 varčnost
🇮🇸 sparnaður
🇰🇿 үнемшілдік
🇬🇪 მომჭირნეობა
🇦🇿 qənaət
🇲🇽 frugalidad
Word origin
The word 'frugality' has its roots in the Latin word 'frugalitas', meaning 'thriftiness' or 'economy'. The concept of frugality has been valued throughout history, with many philosophers and thinkers advocating for the virtues of living within one's means and avoiding wastefulness. In modern times, frugality is often associated with the minimalist movement and the trend of simplifying one's life for financial and environmental reasons.
See also: frugally.