cước sắc
Definition
- Noun:
- A notable with a specific honorary title (in ancient villages): An archaic Vietnamese term referring to a person of distinction or status within a traditional village commune, who held a formal, recognized title of honor.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy là một cước sắc trong làng. (He was a notable with an honorary title in the village.)
- Các cước sắc họp bàn việc làng. (The titled notables met to discuss village affairs.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is historical and is primarily found in texts or discussions concerning pre-modern Vietnamese feudal society and village governance structures.
Variants and Related Words
- Hào mục (n): A related term for village notables or elders.
- Chức sắc (n): A broader term for dignitaries or persons holding a position/title, often used in communal or religious contexts.
Synonyms
- Dignitary: A person considered important because of high rank or office.
- Notable: A person of note or importance within a specific community.
- Elder: A person with authority due to age and experience, often in a traditional setting.
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