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czaritza

czaritza

9.9
A Russian empress who is the wife or widow of a czar
  • noun
  • /zəˈrɪtsə/
  • US
translation icon : zarina
  • After the czar's death, the czaritza lived in seclusion for many years.

Examples

  • The czaritza presided over the ornate ceremony at the palace.

  • In many portraits, the czaritza is depicted wearing intricate gowns adorned with jewels.

  • History books often focus on the powerful influence wielded by the czaritza.

  • The czaritza ruled alongside her husband during the empire's height.

  • Did the czaritza have any political power?

  • The czaritza hosted lavish balls that showcased the art and culture of the empire.

  • After the czar's death, the czaritza became the symbol of resilience for the Russian people.

Synonyms

tsarina
vsczaritza
1 9.9

A woman who was a czar's wife or who ruled Russia as empress before 1917

refers only to the spouse rather than a ruling monarch
tsaritsa
vsczaritza
9.9

The wife or widow of a Russian emperor

is the term for the same role without the historical emphasis
queen consort
vsczaritza
  • Formal
6.4

A woman who is the wife of a king but does not rule

is the same spousal role but for a czar rather than a king

Surface Forms

czaritza singular
czaritzas plural

Etymology

Czaritza comes from Russian and is made from czar meaning 'ruler' plus a feminine ending -itza. So a czaritza is the ruler's wife, the Russian empress or queen consort, much like the more common word tsarina.