caesar
caesar Lexical Profile
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• noun
A title used by Roman emperors from Augustus to Hadrian, derived from the family name of Gaius Julius Caesar.
"Ancient coins minted during the first century often bore the profile and inscription of the reigning Caesar."
Any autocratic ruler, emperor, or dictator exercising absolute imperial authority.
"Critics warned that the charismatic leader was attempting to establish himself as a modern Caesar."
Canadian A popular Canadian cocktail made with vodka, clam-and-tomato juice blend (Clamato), hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, typically served with a celery salt rim.
"During Sunday brunch in Calgary, several guests ordered a spicy Caesar garnished with a crisp celery stalk."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From the Latin cognomen 'Caesar', borne by the Roman dictator Gaius Julius Caesar and subsequently adopted as an imperial title by Augustus and his successors; it later gave rise to the German 'Kaiser' and Russian 'Tsar'.
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