Meaning & use
kaiser
A title for the emperor of Germany or Austria, historically used until the end of the First World War.
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Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated the German throne in 1918 at the end of the war.
Historians describe how the kaiser's decisions helped push Europe toward conflict.
A note on using this word
Kaiser is German for 'emperor', derived from the Latin 'Caesar', and is usually capitalized when referring to a specific ruler.
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emperor
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