caesar

name

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

   “The Caesars were an ancient and aristocratic family, which for eight generations had been prominent in the commonwealth.”

   “Habel, 63 ff., believes that up to 51 the emperors bestowed priesthoods on the Caesares, using their special power of commendation; but that these Caesares were forced to wait until a place in a college was vacant; that after 51 the Caesares were elected by the senate.”

   “To the powerful, the Caesares were flattering, deferential, sincerely devoted, self-sacrificing, loyal, eagerly serving.”

   “Five of the Caesares were killed during the years 90-85 (D. G., 3, 114).”

   “[…] Off. 1.133 and Att. 13.19.4 do not establish the uterine relationship of Catulus and the Caesares, merely the fact that Catulus and the Caesares were regarded as fratres.”

2. (figuratively)The government; society; earthly powers.

   “Render therefore vnto Ceſar, the things which are Ceſars: and vnto God, the things that are Gods.”

   “let it be clearly understood that we are dealing with Life solely in its geological aspects. We appeal unto Caesar; let us be judged by Caesar’s laws.”

   “Caesar may discriminate unjustly against certain races. Christians are not to take issue with Caesar's laws on such matters and flout them, but should submit.”

   “It is the story of churches that split apart over this issue and of ministers finding ways to justify the return of slaves because they were under the aegis of the laws of Caesar, not the laws of God.”

   “But I know that Caesar's laws have been broken, and someone has to pay. I'm your man. These are good monks. If they committed any crime, it was to believe in me.”

noun

1. A title of Roman emperors.

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

   “Owing to the victories gained in the wars from 295-297, the two Augusti, Diocletian and Maximian, and the two Caesares, Galerius and Constantius Chlorus, took the title of Carpicus Maximus, the last three receiving this title five times after the fighting from 302-303 (see Table 13).”

2. An absolute ruler; an autocrat.
3. (abbreviation, alt-of)Abbreviation of Caesar salad.

   “A garlicky Caesar is a nice starter with whole Romaine leaves and crispy sourdough croutons, but most can’t resist the creamy, but very rich, signature lobster soup.”

   “I tell her that I would love a Caesar, which happens to be my favorite salad.”

4. (Canada)A Caesar cocktail.
5. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, colloquial)Clipping of Caesarean section.
6. An emperor of Ancient Rome.
7. Any emperor, ruler, or dictator.
8. (alt-of, alternative)Alternative form of Caesar.
9. Any agaric mushroom of the genus Amanita, section Amanita sect. Caesareae.