Ataman
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈætəmən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ataman is a noun meaning (historical) A title of Cossack and haidamak leaders of various kinds. The term was also used for the leader of a fisherman artel and of a band of robbers or thieves.
Meaning
(historical) A title of Cossack and haidamak leaders of various kinds. The term was also used for the leader of a fisherman artel and of a band of robbers or thieves.
Word Forms
- atamans
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include headman, hetman, yakman, headsman, posadnik, man-at-arms.
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