1 czarism | Definition of czarism
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

czarism

noun
czar·​ism | \ ˈzär-ËŒi-zÉ™m How to pronounce czarism (audio) , ˈ(t)sär- How to pronounce czarism (audio) \
variants: or less commonly tsarism or tzarism

Definition of czarism

1 : the government of Russia under the czars
2 : autocratic rule
Other Words from czarism Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More about czarism

Keep scrolling for more

Other Words from czarism

czarist or less commonly tsarist or tzarist \ ˈzär-​ist How to pronounce tzarist (audio) , ˈ(t)sär-​ \ noun or adjective

Examples of czarism in a Sentence

historically, during times of national crisis, people have looked to czarism as an answer to their fears

Recent Examples on the Web

 The difference between czarism and Leninism is the one between absolutism and totalitarianism. — Josef Joffe, New York Times, "The First Totalitarian," 19 Oct. 2017 With the collapse of czarism, this commitment to gradual reform and the development of parliamentary institutions seemed outdated. — Carolyn Harris, Smithsonian, "In a Czar-less Russia, Winning Was Easy. Governing Was Harder.," 13 Apr. 2017

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'czarism.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

First Known Use of czarism

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Keep scrolling for more

More from Merriam-Webster on czarism

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with czarism

Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for czarism

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!