sta•ršij
{adjective} {noun} [Generate paradigm] 1. senior, superior
♦ sta•ršij nau•č́nə̑j sotru•dnik {noun} senior research fellow
♦ sta•ršij agrono•m {noun} senior agronomist
♦ sta•ršij lejtena•nt {noun} {warfare} senior lieutenant
2. person in charge
♦ sta•ršij lija•m {verb I} to be in charge
♦ staršijla•n šogalte•m {verb II} to put in charge
--"PURIST"--> kugə̑ra•k