tzar
/zɑ:/ Cách viết khác : (tzar) /zɑ:/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917): "Tzar" refers to the title of the supreme male ruler of the Russian Empire. It is an alternative spelling of "tsar" or "czar."
Usage
- The word "tzar" is used as a title for the historical emperors of Russia.
- It is a historical term, primarily used in contexts discussing pre-1917 Russian history, royalty, and autocracy.
- The spelling "tzar" is less common than "tsar" or "czar" but carries the same meaning.
Examples
- Noun:
- Tzar Nicholas II was the last emperor of Russia.
- The power of the Russian tzar was considered absolute.
Advanced Usage
- "Tzar" as a metaphor: In modern contexts, "tzar" (more commonly spelled "czar") can be used informally to refer to a person with great authority or power in a specific area, especially one appointed by a government.
- He was appointed as the nation's new drug tzar. (Note: "czar" is the more typical spelling in this metaphorical sense.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tsar (n): The most common English spelling for the Russian emperor.
- Czar (n): Another common English spelling, also used for the metaphorical meaning of an appointed authority.
- Tsarina/Czarina (n): The title for the wife of a tzar/tsar/czar, or a female ruler.
- Tzarevich (n): A title for the son of a tzar.
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.
- Autocrat: A ruler who has absolute power.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- While there are no common idioms using the exact spelling "tzar," the following are associated with the more common spellings "tsar" or "czar":
- "A czar is born": A phrase sometimes used humorously or dramatically to announce the rise of a powerful new figure in a particular field.
Noun
- a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)