noun
- Plural of czarevitch; sons of a Russian czar or tsar, especially the eldest son who is heir to the throne.
Usage: Also spelled tsarevitch or tsarevich; Historical term referring to Russian imperial family; Archaic in modern usage
Examples
- The czarevitches of Russia were educated in military and diplomatic affairs.
- Historical records document the lives of several czarevitches during the Romanov dynasty.
- The eldest of the czarevitches was traditionally groomed to become the next tsar.
- Many czarevitches faced political intrigue and danger within the imperial court.