cossack

/ˈkɑsæk/
noun
  1. A member of a group of people from southern Russia and Ukraine, known historically as skilled horse riders and soldiers.
    • The Cossack rode swiftly across the steppe on his horse.
    • The museum had an exhibit on Cossack culture, including their traditional dances.
    • In history class, we learned about the Cossack communities along the Don River.
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