Starosta
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstaɹɒstə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Starosta is a noun meaning In Russia, the head man of a village community.
Meaning
In Russia, the head man of a village community.
More Meanings
- In the former kingdom of Poland, a noble holding a castle and domain bestowed by the Crown.
Example Sentences
His father was the starost of Korytnik.
Their elders, whom they still…style Starosts.
They…are governed by their own elders or starosti.
Any person arriving in a town or village, must produce his [passport] to the starosta.
Word Forms
- starostas
- starosty
- starosti
- starust
- staroste
- stahrost
- starost
Synonyms for starosta
Depending on context, synonyms include alderman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include voivode, castellan, zemstvos, szlachta, zemstvo, hetman.
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