voivodeship Definition
a province in Poland, headed by a voivode, or governor.
Using voivodeship: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "voivodeship" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The Masovian Voivodeship is the largest province in Poland.
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There are sixteen voivodeships in Poland.
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The voivodeship is responsible for the administration of the region.
Origins of voivodeship
from Polish 'województwo', from 'wojewoda' meaning 'a military commander'
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Summary: voivodeship in Brief
'Voivodeship' [voi-vuh-desh-ip] refers to a province in Poland, overseen by a governor or voivode. It is responsible for the administration of the region and there are sixteen such provinces in Poland.
