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Definition of "zemstvos" []

  • Plural form of zemstvo. (noun)

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Use "zemstvos" in a sentence
  • "It must be remembered that the zemstvos were the only representative public bodies elected by any large part of the people."
  • "Duma were proving of great assistance in connection with, his extending the manufacture of war material throughout the country, in which the "zemstvos" were lending willing aid."
  • "In what was perhapshis most daring measure, Alexander had, in 1864, signed a law creating local assemblies or zemstvos in parts of his Empire."