kaisers
/ˈkaɪzərz/
NOUN
1. Emperors of German-speaking countries
Emperors of German-speaking countries, particularly the Holy Roman Empire, the Austrian Empire, and the German Empire.
1.1. Historical imperial rulers
Monarchs who held imperial authority over Germany, Austria, or the Holy Roman Empire, especially the German emperors of the period from 1871 to 1918.
Synonyms
Examples
- The museum displayed portraits of several German kaisers.
- The policies of the kaisers significantly influenced European history.
Related Words
- kings
- potentates
- imperial rulers
- heads of state
- overlords
- dynasts
NOUN
2. People who exercise absolute authority
People who hold or attempt to exercise supreme, unrestricted, or authoritarian power over others.
2.1. Autocratic and authoritarian rulers
Individuals who exercise excessive or absolute control over a government, organization, or group, often without allowing opposition.
Synonyms
- autocrats
- authoritarians
- despots
- dictators
- tyrants
- absolutists
- monocrats
- strongmen
Antonyms
- democrats
- liberals
- reformers
Examples
- The political historians compared the leadership styles of several authoritarian kaisers.
- The organization was dominated by corporate kaisers who tolerated no disagreement.
Related Words
- potentates
- overlords
- power brokers
- oppressors
- totalitarians
- authoritarian rulers
NOUN
3. A type of crusty bread roll
Round bread rolls with a crisp crust and a distinctive star-shaped or pinwheel pattern on top.
3.1. Traditional Kaiser bread rolls
Individual round rolls with a firm crust and decorative five-part pattern, commonly used for sandwiches.
Synonyms
- Kaiser rolls
- Vienna rolls
- hard rolls
Examples
- The bakery prepared fresh kaisers every morning for its sandwich customers.
- She bought several kaisers to serve with the homemade soup.
Related Words
- bread rolls
- buns
- sandwich rolls
- crusty rolls
- bread