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gauleiter

[ gou-lahy-ter ]

noun

  1. the leader or chief official of a political district under Nazi control.


Gauleiter

/ ˈɡaʊˌlaɪtə /

noun

  1. a provincial governor in Germany under Hitler
  2. informal.
    sometimes not capital a person in a position of petty or local authority who behaves in an overbearing authoritarian manner
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of gauleiter1

1935–40; < German, equivalent to Gau region + Leiter director
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Word History and Origins

Origin of gauleiter1

from German, from Gau district + Leiter leader
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Example Sentences

It was clear that they were sinking under the weight of the Allied forces, but Hitler’s regional leader, Gauleiter Koch, refused to allow civilians to evacuate.

Had Dr. Lange and Gauleiter Koch made the discovery yet?

“I am told Gauleiter Koch may be on his way to Pillau.”

“Mind yourself. She’s with that group. They helped me when I was injured. In turn, they have helped Gauleiter Koch and the Führer.”

“Have you met Gauleiter Koch?”

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