noun
- the wife or widow of a czar; the empress of Russia
Usage: Also spelled tsarina or tzarina; Historical term referring to Russian imperial history
Examples
- Catherine the Great was one of the most powerful czarinas in Russian history.
- The czarina ruled alongside her husband, the czar, during the imperial period.
- Many czarinas were known for their influence on Russian politics and culture.
- The czarina's court was famous for its elaborate ceremonies and traditions.
- Alexandra was the last czarina of Russia before the revolution.