Caesar

/ˈsiːzə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Caesars · Caesares

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A title of Roman emperors.

Noun

Examples

Constantius Chlorus and Galerius became Caesares in 293; […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An absolute ruler; an autocrat.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

An emperor of Ancient Rome.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Any emperor, ruler, or dictator.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Caesar” mean?

A title of Roman emperors.

Is “Caesar” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.