hetman
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Noun — A senior military commander or headman among the Cossacks, or a top military title historically used in Poland and Lithuania.
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Etymology
From Polish hetman, ultimately tracing back to a Germanic word related to modern German Hauptmann ("captain"). It is a doublet of the English phrase "head man."
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What does “hetman” mean?
The word “hetman” means a senior military commander or headman among the Cossacks, or a top military title historically used in Poland and Lithuania. In plain terms, a historical military commander title, especially among Cossacks or in old Poland and Lithuania.
How do you use “hetman” in a sentence?
Here is “hetman” used in a sentence: “The hetman led his Cossack forces into battle against the invading army.”
What part of speech is “hetman”?
“Hetman” is a noun.
Where does the word “hetman” come from?
The word “hetman” comes from Germanic. From Polish hetman, ultimately tracing back to a Germanic word related to modern German Hauptmann ("captain"). It is a doublet of the English phrase "head man.".