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cossacks

 

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Noun cossack has 1 sense
  1. Cossack - a member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill; they formed an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia
    --1 is a kind of
    Slav

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Cossacks

Noun

1. A group of predominantly East Slavic peoples who historically inhabited the Ukrainian and Russian territories. They were known for their military skills, horsemanship, and distinctive culture.

Sample Sentence: The Cossacks played a significant role in the defense of the Russian Empire during various wars.

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Noun

2. A member of any Cossack people.

Sample Sentence: The Cossack proudly wore his traditional uniform to the cultural festival.

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Adjective

1. Related to the Cossacks or their culture.

Sample Sentence: The Cossack dance is a vibrant and energetic display of the Cossack culture.

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Plural noun

1. A unit of the Russian army in the past.

Sample Sentence: The Cossacks were feared for their swift and ruthless attacks.

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