Definition

A title used for the wife of a German emperor.

Example

The kaiserins played significant roles in the royal court.

Conversation

Did you know that the term kaiserin refers to the wife of a kaiser?

Really? I had no idea, that's interesting!

Yeah, it’s a pretty unique title in history.

I wonder what life was like for a kaiserin back then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Kaiser** → The word 'kaiser' comes from the German word 'Kaiser', which is derived from the Latin 'Caesar', originally a family name that became a title for Roman emperors. The suffix '-in' is a feminine marker in German, indicating a female ruler. Therefore, 'kaiserin' refers to a female emperor or empress.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Kaiser' as a title for a ruler, and remember that adding '-in' signifies a female, making 'kaiserin' a female ruler or empress.

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