Tsarism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A system of government ruled by a tsar. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    A supporter of monarchy ruled by a tsar. uncountable, usually

Etymology

From tsar + -ism. Piecewise doublet of Caesarism.

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