Kaiser

/ˈkaɪzə(ɹ)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Kaisers

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An emperor of a German-speaking country, particularly the Holy Roman Empire (962–1806), the Austrian Empire/Austria-Hungary (1806–1918), or the German Empire (1871–1918) — often specifically Wilhelm II.

Noun

Sources & notes

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

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Any emperor or autocrat, or one who attempts to be one.

Noun

Examples

And Black Ivo is a veritable Kaiser.

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).

Common questions

What does “Kaiser” mean?

An emperor of a German-speaking country, particularly the Holy Roman Empire (962–1806), the Austrian Empire/Austria-Hungary (1806–1918), or the German Empire (1871–1918) — often specifically Wilhelm II.

Is “Kaiser” formal or informal?

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