English
Etymology
Variously from a number of Slavic languages: Bulgarian войвода, Serbian, Croatian vojvoda, Czech vojvoda, Polish wojewoda, all from a Slavonic base.
Pronunciation
IPA|/�v�ɪv��d/
Noun
en-noun
- A local ruler or official in various parts of central and eastern Europe, especially early semi-independent rulers of Transylvania.
- An administrative chief in modern Poland.
Alternative forms
voivod
vaivode
waywode
ru:voivode
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