1. Plural of kaiserin; the wives or consorts of German or Austrian emperors (kaisers).
Usage: historical; formal

Examples

• The kaiserins of the Austro-Hungarian Empire were known for their elaborate court ceremonies.
• Historical records document the lives of several kaiserins who influenced imperial policy.
• The museum exhibition featured portraits of famous kaiserins from the 19th century.
• Kaiserins often played important diplomatic roles in European affairs.
• The title of kaiserin was one of the highest honors a woman could hold in the German-speaking world.