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Czar

A king; a chief; the title of the emperor of Russia.

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Autocrat 76% connected

An absolute sovereign; a monarch who holds and exercises the powers of government by claim of absolute right, not subject to restriction; as, Autocra…

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Despot 76% connected

A master; a lord; especially, an absolute or irresponsible ruler or sovereign.

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Monarch 76% connected

A sole or supreme ruler; a sovereign; the highest ruler; an emperor, king, queen, prince, or chief.

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Sovereign 76% connected

Supreme or highest in power; superior to all others; chief; as, our sovereign prince.

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Tyrant 76% connected

An absolute ruler; a sovereign unrestrained by law or constitution; a usurper of sovereignty.

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Tsar 92% connected

The title of the emperor of Russia. See Czar.

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Tzar 92% connected

The emperor of Russia. See Czar.

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