Synonyms for

Caesar

Verb / ˈsi:zɜ: / Another word for caesar — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a title used by Roman emperors from Augustus to Hadrian and by Ottoman emperors

Synonyms & similar words

juliuscaesar sidcaesar sidneycaesar caesar gaiusjuliuscaesar emperor monarch ruler king leader tyrant despot autocrat sovereign potentate czar sultan caliph maharajah rajah prince duke earl count baron

Synonyms by register

Formal

emperor monarch sovereign ruler

Informal

boss chief head honcho big cheese

Literary

imperator augustan

Antonyms

commoner peasant plebeian subject underling servant

Common collocations

  • Julius Caesar
  • Caesar salad
  • cross the Rubicon
  • Et tu, Brute
  • Caesar's wife
  • Caesar's Palace

Word family

noun Caesar
adjective Caesarean

Usage note

Primarily refers to Julius Caesar or Roman emperors. 'Caesar salad' is a distinct dish, not named after a specific ruler.

Example sentences

  1. The new caesar was crowned with great ceremony.
  2. He acted like a caesar, making all the decisions without consulting anyone else.
  3. The power of the caesar was absolute.
  4. The caesar enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle.
  5. The caesar's reign was marked by peace and prosperity.

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