czar
UK: zɑː | US: zɑːr
n. 1. A title for an emperor or king, especially in pre-revolutionary Russia.
n. 2. A person with great authority or power in a specific field (e.g., "drug czar").
The word "czar" (also spelled "tsar") originates from the Russian tsar, which itself derives from the Latin Caesar, the title of Roman emperors. This reflects the historical influence of the Roman Empire on Slavic rulers, who adopted the title to signify imperial authority. Over time, "czar" entered English to denote Russian emperors and later metaphorically for powerful figures in other domains.
The czar ruled Russia with absolute power until the 1917 revolution.
She was appointed the company’s cybersecurity czar.
The drug czar announced new policies to combat addiction.
In folklore, the czar is often portrayed as both revered and feared.
The title "czar" is rarely used today outside historical contexts.