noun
hetman
Hetman (noun) means a senior military commander or headman among the Cossacks, or a top military title historically used in Poland and Lithuania. Example: “The hetman led his Cossack forces into battle against the invading army.”
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A senior military commander or headman among the Cossacks, or a top military title historically used in Poland and Lithuania.
"The hetman led his Cossack forces into battle against the invading army."
How to use hetman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical military commander title, especially among Cossacks or in old Poland and Lithuania.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hetmans, hetmen
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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."
Frequently asked questions
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.".
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