noun
Fuehrer
Fuehrer (noun) means a German word for "leader," historically used as the title adopted by Adolf Hitler. Example: “Historians study how the title of Fuehrer was used to concentrate absolute power.”
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A German word for "leader," historically used as the title adopted by Adolf Hitler.
"Historians study how the title of Fuehrer was used to concentrate absolute power."
How to use Fuehrer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGerman for "leader," strongly associated in English with Adolf Hitler's title in Nazi Germany.
When to use it
Carries heavy historical and political weight; used almost exclusively in historical discussion of Nazi Germany.
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Etymology
From German Führer, "leader," related to English "to fare" (to travel or get along).
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What does “Fuehrer” mean?
The word “Fuehrer” means a German word for "leader," historically used as the title adopted by Adolf Hitler. In plain terms, german for "leader," strongly associated in English with Adolf Hitler's title in Nazi Germany.
How do you use “Fuehrer” in a sentence?
Here is “Fuehrer” used in a sentence: “Historians study how the title of Fuehrer was used to concentrate absolute power.”
What part of speech is “Fuehrer”?
“Fuehrer” is a noun.
Where does the word “Fuehrer” come from?
The word “Fuehrer” comes from German. From German Führer, "leader," related to English "to fare" (to travel or get along).
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