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Żupan
( ) is a noble and administrative title used in several states in Central and Southeastern Europe between the 7th century and the 21st century. It was (and in Croatia still is) the leader of the administrative unit (or ). The term in turn was adopted by the Hungarians as and spread further. The word župan comes from Proto-Slavic word župa ("area, district"). Linguists trace župa back to the Proto-Indo-European root gewp-, meaning a cavity, depression, or pit (referring to a settlement nestled in a valley or low-lying area).
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( ) is a noble and administrative title used in several states in Central and Southeastern Europe between the 7th century and the 21st century. It was (and in Croatia still is) the leader of the administrative unit (or ). The term in turn was adopted by the Hungarians as and spread further. The word župan comes from Proto-Slavic word župa ("area, district"). Linguists trace župa back to the Proto-Indo-European root gewp-, meaning a cavity, depression, or pit (referring to a settlement nestled in a valley or low-lying area).
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