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tsarism

/ˈzɑːr.ɪ.zəm/
tsar · ism
Adjective:tsarist
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• noun

1

The system of autocratic rule by a tsar, specifically in imperial Russia prior to the revolutions of 1917.

Example

"Historians have long debated the social and economic reforms that took place during the final decades of Russian tsarism."

2

Any tyrannical, dictatorial, or excessively centralized system of authority or governance.

Example

"Critics accused the corporate board of practicing a form of administrative tsarism that ignored employee feedback."

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• Rhymes for tsarism

• Nearby Words

tryst
tsar
tsarina
tsarism
tsarist
tsavo
tschudi false coral snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from 'tsar' (derived from Old Church Slavonic 'tsesar' and ultimately Latin 'Caesar', meaning emperor) combined with the suffix '-ism'.

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