No. 17,147 in Russian
старшина
"Starshina" in English refers to a "sergeant major" or a senior non-commissioned officer, often in military contexts.
In a sentence
Старшина отрядов выступил с речью перед молодыми солдатами.
The squad leader delivered a speech to the young soldiers.
In this sentence, 'старшина' refers to a military rank or individual in charge of a squad, showcasing its usage in a formal organizational setting.
На совещании председатель был стал старшиной, возглавившим обсуждение.
At the meeting, the chairman acted as the leader directing the discussion.
Here, 'старшина' is used metaphorically to denote the leader or director of a group or activity, highlighting its broader application in non-military contexts.
Деревенский старшина занимался организацией праздника для жителей.
The village elder organized the festival for the residents.
In this example, 'старшина' describes an elder or respected individual within a community setting, illustrating a social and informal interpretation of the term.
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