parancsolok

Parancsolók is a Hungarian noun meaning those who give commands, or commanders. It is the plural form of parancsoló; the singular parancsoló refers to a person who issues orders. The term is mainly found in historical or literary contexts, and in everyday language more common designations for someone in charge are parancsnok or vezető.

Parancsolók denotes individuals or groups within a hierarchy who issue directives to subordinates, such as military officers, police supervisors, or administrative leaders. The expression parancsoló hatalom describes commanding power or authority, while parancsoló can also appear in theoretical discussions about power dynamics and governance.

Etymology: the word is built from parancs (order) plus the agentive suffix -oló, forming a noun for “one who commands.” The form fits Hungarian patterns for agent nouns and is used especially in historical or literary registers.

Usage notes: parancsolók carries a general sense of authority rather than a formal title. In modern Hungarian, more common terms for a person in command are parancsnok or vezető, with parancsoló appearing primarily in older, literary, or condition-driven contexts.

See also: parancs, parancsnok, hatalom.