Hramada

This article is about a historical administrative term in Belarus. For its usage in Ukraine, see Hromada. For its usage in Poland, see Gromada.

Hramada (Belarusian: Грамада, [ɣramaˈda], sometimes also wrongly spelled as Gramada or confused for the Ukrainian word Hromada or Polish word Gromada) is a Belarusian word that means gathering of people, i.e., assembly. Historically a hramada was meant as a peasant commune, which gathered meetings for discussing and resolving current issues.

Historically the word was often used in names of Belarusian leftist political parties.

Historical political parties:

• Belarusian Socialist Assembly
• Belarusian Peasants' and Workers' Union

Modern political parties:

• Belarusian Social Democratic Party (Assembly)
• Belarusian Social Democratic Assembly
• Belarusian Social Democratic Party (People's Assembly)

See also

• Hromada
• Gromadabe-x-old:Грамада