Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

kaiser

noun

/ˈkaɪ.zər/

Definition

The title of the German emperor, particularly in reference to the rulers of the German Empire from 1871 to 1918.

Examples

The kaiser issued several decrees during his reign.
The kaiser had significant influence over European politics in the early 20th century.
Many cities in Germany are rich in history from the time of the kaiser.

Meaning

A kaiser was a leader of Germany, similar to how a king is a leader of a kingdom. The term is often associated with the authority and power held by emperors in German history.