Definition

A female ruler of Russia, specifically the wife of a czar or an empress.

Example

The czaritza ruled with grace and authority during her reign.

Conversation

I just finished reading a book about the czaritza of Russia.

Oh really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, it covered her reign and the challenges she faced.

I’d love to learn more about her — it must have been a fascinating time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Czaritza is derived from "czar" (from Russian "царь", meaning emperor or king) and the suffix "-itza" (a diminutive or feminine suffix in Slavic languages). The term "czaritza" refers to a female ruler or the wife of a czar.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'czar' as a king, and the '-itza' ending indicates a female, helping you remember that 'czaritza' means a female ruler or the wife of a czar.

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