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peter the great

 

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Noun peter the great has 1 sense
  1. Peter I, Czar Peter I, Peter the Great - czar of Russia who introduced ideas from western Europe to reform the government; he extended his territories in the Baltic and founded St. Petersburg (1682-1725)
    --1 is a kind of czar, tsar, tzar

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Peter the Great


Definition:

Peter the Great refers to Peter I, who was a Russian Tsar (czar) in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He is known for his massive reforms and modernization of Russia, turning it into a major European power.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: Peter the Great

Senses:

  1. The historical figure Peter I, the Russian Tsar.

Usages:

Here are some sample sentences illustrating the usage of "Peter the Great":

  1. Many history books consider Peter the Great as one of Russia's most influential leaders.
  2. During his reign, Peter the Great implemented a series of reforms aimed at modernizing the Russian Empire.
  3. People often praise Peter the Great for his efforts in westernizing Russia.

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