BusinessAugust 18, 2026

tsar

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Definition

An official appointed by a government to oversee a specific area of policy or industry, often possessing significant authority.

Etymology

Derived from the Russian title 'tsar,' which is a variation of the Latin 'Caesar.' In modern English, it has been adopted metaphorically to describe a person with high-level power or responsibility in a particular domain.

In the news

The term is used to describe a US trade official who is warning that President Trump's threat to impose heavy tariffs on the UK is a serious intention rather than an empty bluff.

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