Kaiser: meaning, definitions and examples

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kaiser

 

[ หˆkaษชzษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical title

The term 'kaiser' refers to the title of the German emperor, particularly during the time of the German Empire (1871-1918). It is derived from the Latin 'Caesar,' which originally described the Roman leaders. The title is comparable to the Russian 'tsar' and was used to signify the sovereign ruler of Germany. The last kaiser was Wilhelm II, who abdicated in 1918 following Germany's defeat in World War I. The kaiser's legacy is intertwined with German nationalism and militarism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Synonyms

emperor, monarch, sovereign

Examples of usage

  • Kaiser Wilhelm II was known for his militaristic policies.
  • The German people lived under the kaiser during the empire.
  • The kaiser lost his throne after World War I.

Translations

Translations of the word "kaiser" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น kaiser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‡เคœเคผเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kaiser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kaiser

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะนะทะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kaiser

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚คใ‚ถใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท kaiser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ kaiser

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaiser

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงูŠุฒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kaiser

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kaiser

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ฏ็‘Ÿๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kaiser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kaiser

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะนะทะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kaiser

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ kaiser

Etymology

The word 'kaiser' originated from the Latin term 'Caesar', which was used as a title for Roman emperors. The name 'Caesar' itself was derived from Gaius Julius Caesar, a pivotal figure in Roman history who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. After falling into various languages, 'Caesar' evolved into 'Kaiser' in German and was used to denote the emperors of Germany, particularly from the Holy Roman Empire until the end of World War I. The Holy Roman Empire's rulers adopted the title 'Kaiser' as a way to assert dominance and control over a vast array of German states and territories. The term encompasses a complex historical narrative characterized by both the unification of German states under a single ruler and the intricate politics within Europe during the late 19th century, culminating in the shaping of modern Germany.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,773 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.