Noun
A hetman, or chief of the Cossacks.
Source: Webster's dictionaryEarly Monday morning the Oruc Reis along with the two smaller research ships Ataman and Cengiz Han sailed from the port of Antalya and sailed south at a speed of about 6 miles per hour. Source: Internet
An agreement was reached between Denikin, head of the Volunteer Army, and PN Krasnov, Ataman of the Don Cossacks, which united their forces under the sole command of Denikin. Source: Internet
However the ataman, being Razin's godfather and swayed by Razin's promise of a share of the wealth from Razin's expeditions, replied that the elite Cossacks were powerless against the band of rebels. Source: Internet
This is because the Don Cossack Supreme Ataman is recognized as the official head of all Cossack armies (including those outside the present Russian borders). Source: Internet
The ataman of the largest, the All-Mighty Don Host, was granted Marshal rank and the right to form a new host. Source: Internet