boyar

Russian boyars (16-17th century)

Meaning

Noun

  • A member of a rank of aristocracy (second only to princes) in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia and Romania.

Related

Similar words

  • barin

Origin

  • Image:Bojaren.jpg|thumb|Russian boyars (16-17th century)
  • From Russian боя́ре, plural of боя́рин.

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