Definition

The firstborn son of a Russian emperor, who is next in line to inherit the throne.

Example

The czarevitch was trained from a young age to become the future ruler of Russia.

Conversation

Did you know that the title of czarevitch is given to the eldest son of a Russian czar?

Yeah, I read about that in a history book recently.

It's fascinating how much responsibility comes with being a czarevitch.

Definitely! Imagine having to prepare to rule a whole empire!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Czarevitch is derived from the Russian word "tsarevich" (царевич), which is a combination of "tsar" (цар) meaning "king" or "emperor" and the diminutive suffix "-evich" (евич) meaning "son of". Therefore, czarevitch refers to the son of a tsar, or a royal prince.

Memory Tip

Think of a royal 'son' ('-evich') of a 'king' ('tsar') — that's what czarevitch means.

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