This is the 348th most frequent Croatian word.
hajduk
A "hajduk" is a historical Balkan rebel or outlaw, often seen as a folk hero who fought against Ottoman rule.
Here, 'hajduci' (plural of 'hajduk') refers to legendary bandit-heroes in folklore who defended common people.
Moj djed mi je pričao kako su hajduci branili seljake od tlačenja.
My grandfather told me how the hajduks defended peasants from oppression.
Here, 'hajduk' is used to denote a historical figure, specifically an outlaw or rebel known in South Slavic history.
Hajduk je povijesno bio vrsta odmetnika u južnoslavenskoj regiji.
The hajduk was historically a type of outlaw in the South Slavic region.
In this sentence, 'Hajduk' refers to the name of the famous Croatian football club.