artel

[ ahr-tel ]

noun

1. (in Russia or the Soviet Union) a peasants' or workers' cooperative; an association of workers or peasants for collective effort.

artel

/ ɑːˈtɛl /

noun

1. (in the former Soviet Union) a cooperative union or organization, esp of producers, such as peasants
2. (in prerevolutionary Russia) a quasi-cooperative association of people engaged in the same activity

Word History and Origins

Origin of artel¹

1880–85; < Russian artél ', perhaps ultimately < a derivative of Turkic ort- middle (compare Turkish ortak partner, ortaklιk association), though identity of suffixed element(s) unclear

Word History and Origins

Origin of artel¹

from Russian artel', from Italian artieri artisans, from arte work, from Latin ars art ¹

Example Sentences

Each artel has its own peculiar lingo, and it is almost as hard to learn as Russian itself.

From Project Gutenberg

The "artel" requires it, and, in case of disobedience, woe to the offender!

From Project Gutenberg

If indeed the "artel" once showed mercy to the men who had broken their word, there would be an end to its existence.

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