kaiser
Pronunciation: [ˈkaɪzər]
Word
Context: “historical figure”
(noun) a title that was used for the emperors of Germany and Austria. Think of it like how we call a king or queen; the kaiser was a ruler of a country.
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The kaiser ruled over a large empire in Europe during the early 20th century.
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The kaiser did not have the same authority as a president in modern democracies.
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Who was the last kaiser of Germany?
Context: “political title”
(noun) a term used specifically to refer to a German emperor. Just like a monarch controls a kingdom, a kaiser controlled an empire.
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During World War I, the kaiser made important decisions about the military.
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The kaiser's power decreased after the war, leading to a new government.
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What kinds of powers did the kaiser have during his reign?
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