czar
Translation
czar, tsar, emperor, supremo
Examples
The last czar of Russia was Nicholas II.
The last czar of Russia was Nicholas II.
He was appointed as the new drug czar.
He was appointed as the new drug czar.
Grammar Patterns
czar of ((a place)) a ruler of (a place) The last czar of Russia was Nicholas II.
the [adjective] czar a person in charge of (sth.) He was appointed as the new drug czar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: emperor, ruler, monarch; (figurative) chief, head, boss
Etymology
From Russian 'tsar'', from Old Slavic 'tsesar', from Gothic 'kaisar', from Latin 'Caesar'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'Caesar', a famous Roman ruler, to remember its meaning of a powerful leader.