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Volost

Definition:

A volost is a territorial and administrative unit in several countries, especially Russia and Estonia, historically used for local self-governance or rural administration.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Administrative Unit:

In Russia, the term "volost" refers to a rural administrative unit or district which typically comprises several villages.

Example Sentence: The village was part of the Nikolayevsk Volost, and its residents elected their own volost elder.

Sense 2 - Historical Usage:

A volost was historically used in Estonia as a local self-governing unit which had its own council and administration.

Example Sentence: The volost system in Estonia played a significant role in the rural governance during the 19th century.

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