Definition of "hetman" [het•man]

• See ataman. (noun)

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• ""I've always heard that the name hetman is not just historical but a word that mean charismatic and strong military leader," Shaw explains."
• "They looked up at me stupidly and pointed, but just then the "hetman" of the Szgany came out, and seeing them pointing to my window, said something, at which they laughed."
• "But the imprudent Swede turned southward into the district of the _Ukraine_, there to be joined by _Mazeppa_, the "hetman" of the Cossacks, who led them in revolt against"