No. 2,264 in Polish
starosta
"Starosta" is a title for a governmental or administrative official, often translated as "elder," "district head," or "governor," depending on historical or regional context.
In a sentence
Starosta naszego powiatu ogłosił nowe inwestycje w drogi.
The head of our county announced new investments in the roads.
Here, 'starosta' refers to the administrative head of a county in Poland, a governmental position responsible for local governance.
W naszej klasie starosta organizuje zebrania uczniów.
In our class, the class representative organizes student meetings.
In this example, 'starosta' means the designated representative of a class or group of students, often a leadership role taken by a peer.
Starosta zebrał wszystkich mieszkańców wsi na spotkanie.
The community leader gathered all the village residents for a meeting.
In this case, 'starosta' may refer to a traditional or informal leader within a community, especially in smaller settings.
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