Cossack
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Noun — A member of a historically semi-independent warrior community from Eastern Europe, especially southern Russia and Ukraine.
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Etymology
From French cosaque, from Polish Kozak, ultimately from a Turkic word meaning "free adventurer" or "raider."
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What does “Cossack” mean?
The word “Cossack” means a member of a historically semi-independent warrior community from Eastern Europe, especially southern Russia and Ukraine. In plain terms, a member of a historic Eastern European people known for horsemanship and military tradition.
How do you pronounce “Cossack”?
“Cossack” is pronounced KOS-ak (/ˈkɑsˌæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cossack” in a sentence?
Here is “Cossack” used in a sentence: “The Cossacks were renowned for their horsemanship and fierce cavalry charges.”
What part of speech is “Cossack”?
“Cossack” is a noun.
Where does the word “Cossack” come from?
The word “Cossack” comes from French. From French cosaque, from Polish Kozak, ultimately from a Turkic word meaning "free adventurer" or "raider.".
How many meanings does “Cossack” have?
“Cossack” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of a historically semi-independent warrior community from Eastern Europe, especially southern Russia and Ukraine.