kaiser

/'kaizə/

Thân thiện

The kaiser reviews his troops in a grand military parade.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A historical title for certain emperors: "Kaiser" was the official title used for the Holy Roman Emperors, the emperors of Austria, and the emperors of Germany until the end of World War I in 1918. It is derived from the Latin title "Caesar."

Usage

• The word "kaiser" is used as a title preceding a name or as a standalone noun to refer to the specific emperor.
• It is a historical term and is not used for contemporary rulers.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Kaiser Wilhelm II was the last German Emperor.
  • The power of the Austrian kaiser declined in the 19th century.

Advanced Usage

• "The Kaiser": When used with the definite article, it often specifically refers to the German Emperor, particularly Wilhelm II, during World War I.
  • American propaganda posters often depicted the Kaiser as a villain.

Variants and Related Words

• Kaiserreich (n): The German Empire (1871–1918).
  • The Kaiserreich was a major European power.
• Kaiserdom (n): The dignity, realm, or office of a kaiser.
• Kaiserin (n): The German word for the wife of a kaiser; an empress.

Synonyms

• Emperor: A sovereign ruler of great power and rank, especially one ruling an empire.
• Monarch: A sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor.

Related Phrases

• Kaiser roll (n): A crusty round bread roll, supposedly named in honor of an Austrian emperor (Kaiser).
  • I ordered a sandwich on a kaiser roll.
• Kaiser blade (n): A colloquial term, popularized in film, for a type of long-handled cutting tool (also called a "sling blade" or "brush hook"). This is a distinct, unrelated term.

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Noun

1. the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918

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