noun
- Plural of czarevich; sons of a Russian czar or emperor, especially the heir to the throne.
Usage: historical; also spelled tsarevich or tsarevitch
Examples
- The czareviches of Russia were educated in military and diplomatic affairs.
- Several czareviches competed for succession to the imperial throne.
- The youngest of the czareviches was known for his scholarly interests.
- Czareviches typically received training in statecraft from an early age.