Meaning of the word tsar in English

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tsar

US /zɑːr/

UK /zɑːr/

an emperor of Russia before 1917

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The last tsar of Russia was Nicholas II.

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Many stories are told about the powerful Russian tsars.

Synonym:

emperor ruler monarch

a person with great power or authority in a particular field

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He's considered the tsar of the tech industry.

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The new drug tsar was appointed to combat the opioid crisis.

Synonym:

magnate mogul baron tycoon chief

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