Vocabulary Entry

tsarist

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a tsar or tsarism, especially regarding the imperial regime in Russia prior to the 1917 revolution.

Example Sentences

"The tsarist regime lasted for over three centuries in Russia."

"Many tsarist policies were aimed at maintaining absolute power."

"The art from the tsarist era reflects the opulence of the Russian court."

noun

Example Sentences

"The tsarists actively opposed the Bolsheviks during the revolution."

"In the political debate, the tsarist faction argued for the restoration of monarchy."

"Some historians study the impact of tsarists on Russian political thought."