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tsarist

/ˈzɑːr.ɪst/
tsar · ist
Plural:tsarists
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• adjective

1

Relating to or characteristic of a tsar, the imperial Russian monarchy, or the system of government under the tsars.

Example

"The museum houses an extensive collection of jewelry and porcelain from the tsarist era."

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• noun

1

An adherent or supporter of a tsar or the autocratic system of government in imperial Russia.

Example

"Many prominent tsarists fled to Paris and Berlin following the revolution of 1917."

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• Rhymes for tsarist

• Nearby Words

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tsarina
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tsavo
tschudi false coral snake
tsetse

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from 'tsar' (ultimately derived via Old Church Slavonic from the Latin imperial title 'Caesar') combined with the suffix '-ist'.

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