ataman

noun

at·​a·​man ˌa-tə-ˈman How to pronounce ataman (audio)
: hetman

Word History

Etymology

Russian

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ataman was in 1786

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“Ataman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ataman. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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