Czar
2 synonyms for Czar, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An emperor of Russia before the 1917 revolution; more generally, an autocratic ruler.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
tzar
How to use Czar
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
drug czar
energy czar
the last czar
Etymology
From Russian tsar, ultimately from Latin Caesar — the same root that gives German "Kaiser."
Full origin of Czar →Frequently asked questions
What does “Czar” mean?
The word “Czar” means an emperor of Russia before the 1917 revolution; more generally, an autocratic ruler. In plain terms, historically, a Russian emperor; today, mostly used loosely for an official put in charge of one specific problem area.
How do you use “Czar” in a sentence?
Here is “Czar” used in a sentence: “Nicholas II was the last czar of Russia.”
What part of speech is “Czar”?
“Czar” is a noun.
Where does the word “Czar” come from?
The word “Czar” comes from Latin. From Russian tsar, ultimately from Latin Caesar — the same root that gives German "Kaiser.".
How many meanings does “Czar” have?
“Czar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an emperor of Russia before the 1917 revolution; more generally, an autocratic ruler.
