Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tsarism

noun

/ˈzɑːrɪzəm/

Definition

The political system or practice of ruling by a tsar, particularly in Russia before the 1917 revolution.

Examples

Under tsarism, the tsar held complete authority over the state and its affairs.
The end of tsarism in Russia paved the way for revolutionary changes in the government.
Many people suffered under the oppressive rule of tsarism.

Meaning

Tsarism refers to the autocratic form of government that was prevalent in Russia, characterized by the centralized power of the tsar, who was viewed as an absolute monarch.