Zadruga
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /zæˈdɹuːɡə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Zadruga is a noun meaning A social unit of rural community among the South Slavs, associated with family links and set customs.
Meaning
A social unit of rural community among the South Slavs, associated with family links and set customs.
Example Sentences
Byzantine culture was forced to retreat in the face of a way of life based on the extended family commune or zadruga, which was further organised around loose tribal areas known as županije.
Word Forms
- zadrugas
- zadruge
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include zupa, okrug, selo, sloboda, katun.
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