Zar (en. Czar)

/θar/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Sovereign of the Russian Empire before 1917.
Czar Nicholas II was the last emperor of Russia.
El zar Nicolás II fue el último emperador de Rusia.
Term used to refer to an authoritarian leader.
He is considered a czar of the industry, dominating the market.
Se le considera un zar de la industria, dominando el mercado.

Etymology

From Russian 'царь' which comes from Latin 'Caesar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

czar of the industry
A person who has significant power in an industrial sector.
zar de la industria
czar of marketing
An expert who directs the marketing strategies of a company.
zar del marketing

Related Words

empire
A set of territories under the same government or sovereignty.
imperio
reign
The period during which a person serves as king or queen.
reinado

Slang Meanings

A person with a lot of power in a particular context.
He is the czar of technology in this company.
Él es el zar de la tecnología en esta empresa.
Someone who runs everything with an iron fist.
Don't dare to argue, the czar here is him.
No te atrevas a discutir, aquí el zar es él.