Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tzar

noun
/zɑːr/
Definition
A title of a male monarch or sovereign, often used in Russia to refer to emperors.
Examples
  • Peter the Great was known as a tzar who modernized Russia.
  • The tzar’s decisions were often absolute and faced little opposition.
Meaning
The term ‘tzar’ signifies a ruler or leader, particularly one with absolute power, similar to an emperor.
Synonyms
  • emperor
  • monarch
  • king