Voivod
Voivod (also spelled Vojvod, Vojvoda, Wojwod, Wojewoda, Voivode, Voivoda, Voievod). A term of
Slavic etymology denoting a military commander, later the governor of a province (from "voi", plural "voie" - "warrior(s)", and "vodit'" - "to lead"). Used by medieval
Hungarian,
Polish,
Romanian,
Russian,
Serbian etc. states, similar to Turkish "Sanjaqbey". Was the highest military rank in armies of
Montenegro,
Serbia,
Kingdom of Yugoslavia and among
Chetniks.
The term is often translated into
English as "
duke" and vice versa.
A teritorry over which a voivod rules is called Voivodship (see Vojvodina).
"Wojewoda" is a current name of the governor of a province (voivodship - "województwo") in Poland.
Voivods
For the punk band see : Voivod (band).