tsar
Tsar (noun) means a historical emperor of Russia, or of certain other Slavic states. Example: “The last tsar of Russia was overthrown in 1917.”
How to use tsar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHistorically, a Russian emperor; today also used loosely for someone put in charge of a major policy area.
Both "tsar" and the older spelling "czar" are used in English; "tsar" is now more common outside the US.
Word forms
tsars plural, tsari plural
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The last _____ of Russia was overthrown in 1917.
Etymology
Borrowed from Russian tsar, which ultimately descends from the Latin name Caesar — the same root that gives German "Kaiser."
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What does “tsar” mean?
The word “tsar” means a historical emperor of Russia, or of certain other Slavic states. In plain terms, historically, a Russian emperor; today also used loosely for someone put in charge of a major policy area.
How do you pronounce “tsar”?
“Tsar” is pronounced sah (/(t)sɑɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tsar” in a sentence?
Here is “tsar” used in a sentence: “The last tsar of Russia was overthrown in 1917.”
What part of speech is “tsar”?
“Tsar” is a noun.
Where does the word “tsar” come from?
The word “tsar” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Russian tsar, which ultimately descends from the Latin name Caesar — the same root that gives German "Kaiser.".
Is “tsar” a common word?
“Tsar” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “tsar” have?
“Tsar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a historical emperor of Russia, or of certain other Slavic states.