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ataman

ataman

1 9.9
A leader of Cossacks, a group of soldiers from Russia or Ukraine
  • noun
  • /ˈɑːtəmən/
  • Archaic
: atamán
  • The brave ataman rallied his troops before the battle, promising victory for their homeland.

Examples

  • During the meeting, the Cossack ataman outlined his plans for the upcoming campaign.

  • Therefore, only Ataman is real because there is no second thing other than Ataman.

    Blog text (8)

  • Therefore, only Ataman is real because there is no second thing other than Ataman.

    Blog text (8)

  • "A Yid?" inquired the ataman, pleasantly surprised.

    Academic text (1999)

  • "Shut up, you Yid mug," shouted the ataman happily.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Thus, it is necessary to realize the fact that Ataman is the true self and all else is illusion, to overcome the illusory concept of the cycle of birth, life, and death.

    Blog text (8)

  • As the leader of the Cossacks, the ataman commanded great respect among his followers.

Surface Forms

ataman singular
atamans plural

Etymology

Ataman comes from a Turkic root ata meaning 'father' or 'ancestor', a word used for a respected leader and seen in the name Atatürk ('Father of the Turks'). So an ataman was like the 'father' or chief of the Cossacks, which is why the word today means their leader.