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атама́н — meaning in English

ataman

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English meaning

ataman noun A title given to various Cossack and haidamak leaders, and also to the head of a fishing group or a gang of robbers.
chieftain noun The leader of a clan, tribe, or group, especially in traditional or historical contexts.

Senses

атама́н is used for these senses in English:

ataman (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.
chieftain (by extension) A leader of a group.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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