czar

noun
UK: /zɑː/
US: /zɑːr/

  1. A male ruler or emperor, especially of Russia before 1917.

    1. The czar ruled with absolute power.
    2. Czar Nicholas II was the last czar of Russia before the revolution.

  2. A person appointed by a government to coordinate a particular policy.

    1. He was appointed as the drug czar.
    2. The new cybersecurity czar will address rising online threats.

Synonyms

emperor ruler coordinator chief

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "czar" in English means: A male ruler or emperor, especially of Russia before 1917., A person appointed by a government to coordinate a particular policy..

The phonetic transcription of "czar" is /zɑː/ in British English and /zɑːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "czar": emperor, ruler, coordinator, chief.

Example usage of "czar": "The czar ruled with absolute power.". More examples on the page.