Synonyms for fuhrer


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fy-ruh r; English fyoo r-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfü rər; English ˈfyʊər ər


Définition of fuhrer

Origin :
  • 1934, from Führer und Reichskanzler, title assumed by Hitler in 1934 as head of the German state, from German Führer "leader," from führen "to lead," from Middle High German vüeren "to lead, drive," from Old High German fuoren "to set in motion, lead," causative of Old High German faran "to go, travel," which is cognate with Old English faran (see fare (v.)). Hitler's title was modeled on Mussolini's Duce.
  • noun dictator

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