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- [zahr-iz-uh m, tsahr-]
- /ˈzɑr ɪz əm, ˈtsɑr-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [zahr-iz-uh m, tsahr-]
- /ˈzɑr ɪz əm, ˈtsɑr-/
Definitions of czarism word
- noun czarism the Russian government under the czars 3
- noun czarism absolute rule; despotism 3
- noun czarism dictatorship; despotic or autocratic government. 1
- noun czarism the system of government in Russia under the czars. 1
- noun czarism Alternative spelling of tsarism. 1
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Origin of czarism
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; czar + -ism
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Parts of speech for Czarism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
czarism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
czarism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for czarism
noun czarism
- tyranny — arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of authority. Synonyms: despotism, absolutism, dictatorship.
- oppression — the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
- despotism — Despotism is cruel and unfair government by a ruler or rulers who have a lot of power.
- dictatorship — Dictatorship is government by a dictator.
- absolutism — Absolutism is a political system in which one ruler or leader has complete power and authority over a country.
Antonyms for czarism
noun czarism
- democracy — A democracy is a country in which the people choose their government by voting for it.
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