Czarina: meaning, definitions and examples

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czarina

 

[ zahr-EE-nah ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

royalty title

Czarina, also spelled as czarina, refers to the wife of a czar or a female ruler in Russia. This title is historically significant as it denotes the position of nobility and power held by women in the Russian Empire. Czarinas often wielded political influence and played crucial roles in the court and social structures of their time. The term is derived from the male counterpart, czar, indicating a royal lineage and authority.

Synonyms

empress, queen, royal consort

Examples of usage

  • Czarina Maria Feodorovna was a prominent figure in Russian history.
  • The czarina held elaborate balls at the Winter Palace.
  • Many czarinas served as regents during their husbands' absences.

Translations

Translations of the word "czarina" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น czarina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ czarina

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zarin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ czarina

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะฐั€ะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ caryca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็š‡ๅŽ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท czarina

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zarina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท czarina

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐจ๋ฆฌ๋‚˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ czarina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cรกล™รญna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cรกrina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅณ็š‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cajrina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ czarina

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ czarina

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช czarina

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ czarina

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zarina

Etymology

The term 'czarina' is derived from the Russian word 'ั†ะฐั€ะธั†ะฐ' (tsaritsa), which combines the root 'ั†ะฐั€ัŒ' (tsar), meaning 'king' or 'emperor,' with the feminine suffix '-ะธั†ะฐ.' This title emerged during the time of the Russian Empire, particularly between the 16th and early 20th centuries. The role of the czarina evolved as the political landscape of Russia changed, with significant figures like Catherine the Great demonstrating the influence and power a czarina could hold. While primarily associated with the female consorts of czars, the title eventually encompassed women who ruled in their own right or acted as regents. Over time, the position of czarina became symbolic of female authority and royalty in Russia, and the term has continued to evoke images of opulence and power in historical narratives.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,200, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.