1. Plural of hetman; military commanders or leaders, especially in Polish or Cossack history.
Usage: historical; often capitalized when referring to specific titled officials

Examples

• The hetmen of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth held significant military authority.
• Cossack hetmen led their forces during the conflicts of the 17th century.
• Several hetmen signed the treaty on behalf of their respective regions.
• The hetmen were responsible for organizing and commanding the cavalry units.
• Historical records document the decisions made by various hetmen during wartime.