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Definition of Kaiserism in English:

Kaiserism

noun

historical

  • Authoritarian or autocratic government, especially that of the German emperor; behaviour characteristic of such government.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The New York Times. From Kaiser + -ism.

Pronunciation

Kaiserism

/ˈkʌɪzərɪz(ə)m/