tsarist

CEFRC1

/ˈ(t)sɑːɹɪst/

adjective · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Supporting or relating to a Russian tsar or tsarist government.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    expressing support for a tsar

Examples

  • The book explores the history of the late Tsarist regime.

  • Tsarist means relating to the tsars who once ruled over Russia.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈzɑːɹɪst/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. from the time of the tsar in Russia

  2. autocratic

noun

Extra meaning

  1. One who supports a tsar.

More examples

In context

  • The historian specializes in the study of the Tsarist regime.

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In the blank era, the emperor had complete control over all aspects of Russian life.

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Origin

adjective

From tsar + -ist. Piecewise doublet of Caesarist.