caesars
/ˈsiːzərz/
NOUN
1. Emperors or supreme rulers
Emperors or sovereign rulers who exercise supreme authority over an empire or territory, especially rulers associated with the title of Caesar in ancient Rome.
1.1. Imperial and monarchical rulers
Sovereign rulers who hold the highest political authority over an empire or kingdom.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- subjects
- commoners
Examples
- The caesars of ancient Rome left a lasting influence on European history.
- Several caesars expanded the empire through military conquest.
Related Words
- empire
- imperialism
- dynasty
- throne
- crown
- coronation
- succession
- regents
1.2. Autocratic and dictatorial rulers
Powerful leaders who exercise centralized authority and control, often ruling without meaningful political opposition.
Synonyms
- autocrats
- dictators
- despots
- tyrants
- autarchs
- monocrats
- caudillos
- strongmen
- totalitarians
Antonyms
- democrats
- constitutionalists
Examples
- The caesars maintained their power through strict control of political institutions.
- History remembers several caesars as authoritarian rulers who suppressed opposition.
Related Words
- authoritarians
- oppressors
- overlords
- warlords
- dominators
- fuehrers
- tyrannizers
- authoritarianism
- dictatorship
1.3. Dominant leaders and powerful authorities
Individuals who exercise commanding influence or control over an organization, political movement, or group of people.
Synonyms
- chiefs
- leaders
- bosses
- masters
- overlords
- captains
- kingpins
- paramounts
Examples
- The political caesars dominated their respective movements through personal influence.
- The organization was controlled by powerful caesars who made all major decisions.
Related Words
- barons
- magnates
- moguls
- tycoons
- disciplinarians
- enforcers
- taskmasters
- authority
- leadership