kaiser
/ˈkaɪzər/
NOUN
1. An emperor of Germany, Austria, or the Holy Roman Empire
A historical title used for the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire, the Austrian Empire, and the German Empire.
1.1. Historical imperial ruler
Referring to an emperor who ruled Germany, Austria, or the Holy Roman Empire, particularly the German emperors between 1871 and 1918.
Synonyms
Examples
- The kaiser abdicated at the end of World War I.
- Historical documents describe the political influence of the German kaiser.
Related Words
- king
- potentate
- imperator
- crowned head
- head of state
- overlord
- suzerain
1.2. A supreme monarch or sovereign
A person holding the highest hereditary authority over an empire or sovereign territory.
Synonyms
Examples
- The kaiser exercised considerable authority over the imperial government.
- The ceremony honored the kaiser as the supreme ruler of the empire.
Related Words
- prince
- lord
- overlord
- imperator
- dynast
- crowned head
NOUN
2. A person exercising absolute authority
A person who exercises or attempts to exercise unrestricted political power or control over others.
2.1. Autocratic or dictatorial ruler
A powerful individual who governs or controls others through absolute authority, often without meaningful opposition.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- democrat
- liberal
- reformer
- subordinate
Examples
- The opposition accused the president of behaving like a kaiser.
- The organization was controlled by a corporate kaiser who tolerated no disagreement.
Related Words
- authoritarianism
- despotism
- dictatorship
- autocracy
- totalitarian
- tyranny
NOUN
3. A type of crusty bread roll
A round bread roll with a crisp crust and a distinctive pinwheel or star-shaped pattern on its top.
3.1. Traditional Kaiser bread roll
A round, crusty bread roll commonly used for sandwiches and characterized by its decorative five-part pattern.
Synonyms
- Kaiser roll
- Vienna roll
- hard roll
Examples
- He ordered a sandwich served on a fresh kaiser.
- The bakery displayed a basket of golden kaisers every morning.
Related Words
- bread roll
- bun
- sandwich roll
- crusty roll
- bread