Definition

A title used for the daughter of a Russian emperor or the wife of a czarevitch.

Example

The czarevna wore a beautiful gown at the royal ball.

Conversation

Did you know that a czarevna is actually the daughter of a czar?

Really? I always thought it was just a fancy title.

Yeah, it's interesting how royal titles work in different cultures.

For sure! I love learning about history and how it shapes our world.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Czarevna is derived from the Russian word "царица" (tsaritsa), which means a female tsar or princess. The root "tsar" (from Old Church Slavonic "царь" (tsarĭ), meaning emperor or king) combined with the feminine suffix "-evna" (indicating daughter of or related to) signifies a female member of a royal family, specifically the daughter of a tsar.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'tsar' as a king and remember that 'czarevna' refers to a princess or daughter of a tsar.

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