Tsar

usgb/zɑːr/
noun

The title for the monarch of Russia before 1917.

The last tsar of Russia was Nicholas II.
Visual representation of "tsar" - The title for the monarch of Russia before 1917.

Often appears as...

  • tsar nicholas
  • russian tsar

Usage tips

Historical

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Pre-Revolutionary Russia

Use 'tsar' to refer to Russian emperors before the 1917 Bolshevik revolution.

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Works on pre-revolutionary Russia often discuss the tsar's absolute power.
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Historical Context

'Tsar' carries historical significance, evoking imagery of imperial Russia and its culture.

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The Winter Palace was a residence of the Russian tsar.
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Not Contemporary

Avoid using 'tsar' for current rulers; it's not used in modern political titles.

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Vladimir Putin is the president of Russia, not a tsar.
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