Czar

Pronunciation: /zɑːr/

Definitions of czar

noun a person appointed by a government to advise on and coordinate policy in a particular area

Example Sentences

A1 The czar ruled over the kingdom with absolute power.

A2 The czar was known for his lavish lifestyle and extravagant parties.

B1 The czar's reign was marked by both prosperity and oppression.

B2 The czar's advisors often struggled to control his impulsive decisions.

C1 The czar's policies led to widespread unrest among the population.

C2 The czar's downfall came swiftly as revolution swept through the country.

Examples of czar in a Sentence

formal The czar of Russia was known for his autocratic rule over the country.

informal The czar of the company always gets his way.

slang I heard that new rapper is the czar of the music scene right now.

figurative She was considered the czar of fashion in her social circle.

Grammatical Forms of czar

• past tense: czarred
• plural: czars
• comparative: more czar
• superlative: most czar
• present tense: czars
• future tense: will czar
• perfect tense: have czarred
• continuous tense: is czarring
• singular: czar
• positive degree: czar
• infinitive: to czar
• gerund: czarring
• participle: czarred

Origin and Evolution of czar

First Known Use: 1547 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'czar' is derived from the Latin word 'Caesar', which was the title given to Roman emperors.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'czar' came to be associated with the rulers of Russia, specifically the title of the Russian emperor. It has since been used more broadly to refer to any powerful leader or autocrat.