This is the 780th most frequent Czech word.
starosta
"Starosta" means "mayor" or "village leader" in English.
The noun 'starosta' is used here to denote the elected head of the village or community.
Starosta obce navštívil místní školu.
The mayor of the village visited the local school.
The noun 'starosta' is used informally here to refer to an elder or respected figure in the community.
Je starosta v naší ulici, vždy pomáhá sousedům.
He is the elder in our street, always helping neighbors.
The noun 'starosta' is used here in a formal sense to describe someone who assumed the role of mayor after an election.