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czaritza

czaritza

9.9
A Russian empress who is the wife or widow of a czar
  • noun
  • /zəˈrɪtsə/
  • US
: 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
queen consort
vsczaritza
  • Formal
1 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
tsaritsa
vsczaritza
1 9.9

The wife or widow of a Russian emperor

is the term for the same role without the historical emphasis

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.