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füh·rer

also fueh·rer F0350600 (fyo͝or′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; see per- in Indo-European roots.]

Führer

(ˈfyːrər; English ˈfjʊərə) or

Fuehrer

na leader: applied esp to Adolf Hitler (der Führer) while he was Chancellor[German, from führen to lead]

Füh•rer

or Fueh•rer

(ˈfü rər: Eng. ˈfyʊər ər)

n. German. 1. leader. 2. der Führer (de r), the leader: title of Adolf Hitler.

führer

A German word for leader, often used to mean a tyrant.
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führer

also fuehrer
nounAn absolute ruler, especially one who is harsh and oppressive:Big Brother, despot, dictator, man on horseback, oppressor, strongman, totalitarian, tyrant.