Czar (en. Czar)
/zaʁ/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
An absolute sovereign in the Russian Empire, or a leader with total control over a specific domain.
Czar Nicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia.
Le czar Nicolas II a été le dernier empereur de Russie.
An executive or leader who has significant power in their professional field.
She is the social media czar in our company.
Elle est la czar des médias sociaux dans notre entreprise.
Etymology
From Russian 'tsar', derived from Latin 'Caesar', referring to an emperor.
Common Phrases and Expressions
financial czar
An expert or leader in the financial field.
czar de la finance
marketing czar
A person with significant control or influence over marketing strategies.
czar du marketing
Related Words
tsarism
A system of autocratic government in Russia.
tsarisme
autocrat
A ruler exercising absolute power.
autocrate
despot
A tyrant who rules with cruelty or oppression.
despote
Slang Meanings
An expert in a strategic field.
He is the czar of innovation in the startup.
Il est le czar de l'innovation dans la startup.
A charismatic and influential leader.
She has become the czar of fashion in our city.
Elle est devenue la czar de la mode dans notre ville.