What is the meaning of the word "kaiser"?

Definitions:

  1. A round soft bread roll with a crisp crust made by folding the corners of a square of dough into the center, resulting in a pinwheel shape when baked. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The Kaiser roll is a type of bread popular in Germany and Austria. copy to clipboard
  2. Refers to the ruler of Germany from 1871 to 1918, Wilhelm II, grandson of Queen Victoria and known as the Kaiser who caused World War I. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The last German Kaiser, Wilhelm II, abdicated in 1918, marking the end of the German monarchy. copy to clipboard
  3. The title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria and Germany until 1918. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • Kaiser Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary ruled for nearly seven decades, making him one of the longest-reigning monarchs in European history. copy to clipboard
  4. Used to describe rulers who are above the rank of king. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The Kaiser's imposing palace was a symbol of imperial power and prestige. copy to clipboard
  5. Used to refer to the sovereign ruler of the German Empire. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • Many Germans felt a strong sense of loyalty to the Kaiser and the monarchy. copy to clipboard

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