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Caesar has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

"Julius Caesar was a Roman general who conquered Gaul before becoming dictator of Rome."

2

United States comedian who pioneered comedy television shows (born 1922)

"The audience gave a warm round of applause when Caesar took the stage to deliver his latest routine."

3

A title of Roman emperors.

"Julius Caesar ruled as the powerful dictator of Rome before his assassination."

4

emperor, ruler, dictator

In plain English: A caesar is an ancient Roman emperor who held supreme power over his empire and army.

"The restaurant is named after Julius Caesar, but we just call him Caesar for short."

Proper Noun
1

An ancient Roman family name, notably that of Julius Caesar.

"The historical record confirms that Gaius Octavius adopted his famous stepfather's name to become known as Caesar Augustus."

Example Sentences
"The restaurant is named after Julius Caesar, but we just call him Caesar for short." noun
"The chef added caesar dressing to make the salad taste fresh and tangy." noun
"Many tourists visit Rome to see the ancient ruins built by Caesar long ago." noun
"She ordered a large bowl of caesar soup for her lunch at the bistro." noun
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Origin

The word comes directly from the Latin name Caesar, which was borrowed into English to replace earlier Germanic forms like caser that had developed through Old Norse and Middle English. Originally a personal name given by Julius Caesar's father, it eventually became the title for Roman emperors before traveling into English as a term for any powerful ruler or dictator.

Rhyming Words
sar asar tsar isar ksar osar csar cesar tisar ansar losar apsar pasar sarsar bursar hassar kassar nassar vassar ramsar
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