tzarism

/ˈtsɑːrɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A system of government in which a powerful monarch holds absolute authority, especially in 19th-century Russia.

“The fall of tzarism led to a period of revolution and social change.”

2. noun

The rule or influence of a tzar or emperor, especially in a specific country or region.

“The spread of tzarism across Eastern Europe had far-reaching consequences for politics and society.”

Synonyms

  • autocracy
  • monarchism

Antonyms

  • democracy
  • republicanism