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Tsar: meaning, definitions and examples

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tsar

 

[ zษ‘หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical title

A 'tsar' is a title used to designate East and South Slavic monarchs or supreme rulers, particularly in Russia. It is derived from the Latin 'Caesar,' which was used by the Roman emperors. The term was officially used in Russia from the 16th century until the abdication of Nicholas II in 1917.

Synonyms

emperor, monarch, sovereign

Examples of usage

  • Peter the Great was a notable tsar of Russia.
  • The tsar's reign significantly influenced Russian history.
  • Catherine the Great expanded the Russian Empire as tsar.
  • The tsar was revered and feared by his subjects.
  • After the fall of the tsar, Russia transitioned to a republic.

Translations

Translations of the word "tsar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น czar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคธเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tsar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ car

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ„ใ‚กใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tsar

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐจ๋ฅด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูŠุตุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ car

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ car

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ™็š‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ car

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tsar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zar

Etymology

The word 'tsar' originates from the Latin 'Caesar,' which was adopted into Old Russian as 'tsarัŒ.' Its first known use to refer to a Russian ruler dates back to the reign of Ivan IV, also known as Ivan the Terrible, who was crowned as tsar in 1547. The title was used to emphasize the ruler's imperial authority and was influenced by the contemporaneous titles used by monarchs in neighboring regions. The concept of the tsar also encapsulated the idea of divine right, where the ruler was seen not only as a political leader but also as a representative of God's will on earth. Following the Russian Revolution in 1917, the monarchy was abolished, marking the end of the tsarist regime, which had lasted for over three centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,510, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.