Tzar: meaning, definitions and examples
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tzar
[ tsษหr ]
historical ruler
A tzar, also spelled czar, was an emperor of Russia prior to the 1917 revolution. The term is derived from the Latin 'Caesar' and was used to designate the monarch who had absolute power over the Russian Empire.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The tzar ruled with an iron fist.
- In Russian history, the tzar was often seen as a benevolent ruler.
- The fall of the tzar marked the end of imperial Russia.
Translations
Translations of the word "tzar" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tsar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Zar
๐ฎ๐ฉ tsar
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ car
๐ฏ๐ต ใใกใผ
๐ซ๐ท tsar
๐ช๐ธ tzar
๐น๐ท รงar
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐจ๋ฅด
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุตุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ car
๐ธ๐ฐ car
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒ็
๐ธ๐ฎ car
๐ฎ๐ธ tsar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงar
๐ฒ๐ฝ tzar
Etymology
The term 'tzar' originates from the Roman title 'Caesar', which was adopted in the Slavic languages to refer to a ruler or emperor. The first to be officially recognized as a tzar was Ivan IV, known as Ivan the Terrible, who was crowned in 1547. This marked the beginning of the Russian monarchy as an empire rather than a mere principality. The use of the title 'tzar' underscored the ruler's authority and the divine right to govern. Over centuries, the tzar became synonymous with autocracy in Russia, leading to a centralized government where power was concentrated in the hands of a single person. This continued until the abdication of Nicholas II during the Russian Revolution in 1917, which resulted in the collapse of the centuries-old monarchy, ending the era of the tzar and transitioning the country towards a Bolshevik-led government.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,001, 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.
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