führer

also fueh·rer (fyʊr'ər)
n.
A leader, especially one exercising the powers of a tyrant.

[German, from Middle High German vüerer, from vüeren, to lead, from Old High German fuoren.]

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also fuehrer

noun

An absolute ruler, especially one who is harsh and oppressive: Big Brother, despot, dictator, man on horseback, oppressor, strongman, totalitarian, tyrant. See over/under.

(fyoor-uhr, fir-uhr)

The title of Adolf Hitler, chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945. Führer is German for “leader.”

IN BRIEF: One in a position of authority, especially a tyrant.

Tutor's tip: Because of the negative inference, it usually causes a "furor" (a rage; an uproar) if a politician is referred to as a "fuhrer." (leader; the title used by Adolf Hitler, dictator of Nazi Germany)

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For a list of words related to Führer, see:

• Government Officials and Citizens - Führer: German. leader, esp. Hitler
• Titles of Rank - Führer: German. leader; used chiefly in reference to Adolf Hitler

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See words rhyming with "Führer."

Dansk (Danish)
n. - fører

Nederlands (Dutch)
führer, despoot

Français (French)
n. - Führer

Deutsch (German)
n. - Führer, tyrannischer Herrscher

Italiano (Italian)
duce

Português (Portuguese)
n. - condutor (m), líder (m) (Alem.)

Español (Spanish)
n. - jefe supremo, caudillo, líder

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - führer

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) زعيم , دكتاتور‏

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