cossack

[US]/'kɑsæk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a member of a group of people in Russia known for their skilled horsemanship, especially as cavalry troops.
Word Forms
Pluralcossacks

Phrases & Collocations

Traditional Cossack dance

Example Sentences

The Cossack cavalry rode into battle.

He wore a traditional Cossack hat with a fur trim.

The Cossack dancers performed a lively routine.

She admired the intricate embroidery on the Cossack costume.

The Cossack settlement was located near the river.

The Cossack culture has a rich history.

The Cossack community celebrated their traditional festival.

The Cossack language is still spoken by some people in the region.

She learned how to do the Cossack dance at the cultural center.

The Cossack heritage is an important part of the country's history.

Real-world Examples

In Novokuznetsk, a historic capital of the Cossack people.

Source: VOA Standard English_Europe

Like the gay pride parade is something that is unacceptable in Cossack lands.

Source: VOA Standard English_Europe

Rothko quickly realised you didn't need a sabre-wielding Cossack to feel unloved.

Source: The Power of Art - Mark Rothko

But today, these 17th century Cossacks are remembered for their spirit of independence and defiance.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

Thankfully, the tenuous peace is not broken before they reach the Sich— the center of Cossack military life.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

So intent was the Cossack on his stalking that he was upon the thing Rainsford had made before he saw it.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 3

Here was conflict, here the death punishment was carried out; he saw Tatars, Cossacks of the Don.

Source: Cliff (Part 1)

In practice, some are part-timers, holding more closely to their own traditions, and maintaining families in nearby villages, outside Cossack lands.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

Officially, all of Stepan's men have sworn to uphold the Cossack code by undergoing seven years of military training and remaining unmarried.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

Or, " Tolstoy wrote several books, other than 'War and Peace': 'Anna Karenina', 'The Cossacks', 'Resurrection', " and so on.

Source: University of Oxford: English Writing Specialization Course

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