Definition

A title used for a female ruler or the wife of a czar, particularly in Russia.

Example

The tzaritza ruled the kingdom with grace and strength during her husband's absence.

Conversation

Did you know that the term tzaritza refers to a female ruler in Russia?

I had no idea! That's interesting.

Yeah, it’s an alternative spelling of czaritsa, which is pretty cool.

It definitely is! I love learning new words like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'tzaritza' originates from Russian 'царица' (tsaritsa), meaning 'queen' or 'wife of a tsar'. It is derived from 'царь' (tsar), which means 'king' or 'emperor', with the suffix '-ица' (-itsa) indicating a feminine form. Thus, 'tzaritza' refers to a female ruler or the consort of a tsar.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tsar' as a king and '-itsa' as a feminine ending, which helps you remember that 'tzaritza' means a queen or the wife of a king.

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