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Definition of czarist

czarist

/ˈzɑːr.ɪst/
(UK: tsarist)
czar · ist
Plural:czarists
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• adjective

1

Relating to a czar, or to the autocratic system of government in Russia before 1917.

Example

"The museum's new exhibition features ornate jewelry and royal garments from the czarist era."

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• noun

1

A supporter or advocate of a czar or of autocratic imperial rule in Russia.

Example

"Following the 1917 revolution, many prominent czarists fled the country and settled in Western Europe."

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• Rhymes for czarist

• Nearby Words

cystitis
czar
czarina
czarist
czech
czech republic
czechia

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'czar' plus the suffix '-ist'. The root 'czar' comes via Russian 'tsar' from Old Church Slavonic 'tsesar', which was ultimately borrowed from the Roman imperial title 'Caesar'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Czarist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/czarist
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