Cosaques (en. Cossacks)

/kɔ.zak/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Community of warrior and peasant of Slavic origin, often associated with Russia.

Cossacks played an important role in the military history of Russia.

Les cosaques ont joué un rôle important dans l'histoire militaire de la Russie.

Semi-autonomous society within the Russian Empire, famous for its bravery.

The Black Sea Cossacks were renowned for their independence.

Les cosaques de la mer Noire étaient réputés pour leur indépendance.

Militia known for their strict code of honor and spirit of camaraderie.

Cossacks often acted as guardians of the borders.

Les cosaques agissaient souvent comme des gardiens des frontières.

The term 'cossack' comes from the Turkish word 'gazâ', which means 'free man' or 'adventurer'.

Black Sea Cossacks

Refers to the Cossacks originating from the Black Sea region, known for their bravery.

cosaques de la mer Noire

Don Cossacks

Designates the Cossacks living along the Don River in Russia.

cosaques du Don

cossackery

Refers to the culture or life of the Cossacks.

cosaquerie

horseman

A horseman is a person who rides a horse, often in a military context.

cavalier

steppe

A vast grassy plain, typical of a continental climate.

steppe

Russia

A state in Eastern Europe and northern Asia, which has a rich history with the Cossacks.

Russie

An independent and daring man.

This man is a true Cossack, he never hesitates to defend his beliefs.

Cet homme est un vrai cosaque, il n'hésite jamais à défendre ses convictions.

Someone who lives outside social norms.

He acts like a Cossack, caring little for established rules.

Il agit comme un cosaque, ne se souciant guère des règles établies.