czarism

or tsar·ism, tzar·ism

[ zahr-iz-uhm, tsahr- ]

noun

1. dictatorship; despotic or autocratic government.
2. the system of government in Russia under the czars.

czarism

/ ˈzɑːrɪzəm /

noun

1. See tsarism
   a variant spelling (esp US) of tsarism

Word History and Origins

Origin of czarism¹

First recorded in 1850–55; czar + -ism

Example Sentences

We hope the lessons of Czarism will not be lost on either party.

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Germany's democratic leaders repeatedly pointed to Czarism as the evil spirit dominating the Entente.

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In the place of existing conditions, it would erect a mob tyranny more degrading to the individual than Czarism or Republicanism.

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Now look at the Prussia which was selected in this war to liberate the Russian people from czarism.

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After the War had begun with the cry 'Against Czarism' the aim was soon shifted westward.

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Related Words

• despotism
• dictatorship
• oppression
• tyranny