KULAK


Meaning of KULAK in English

[ 'ku:lak ]

■ noun historical a peasant in Russia wealthy enough to own a farm and hire labour.

Origin

Russ., lit. 'fist, tight-fisted person', from Turkic ḳol 'hand'.

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