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fueh·rer

(fyo͝or′ər)

Variant of führer.

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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.

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führer

also fuehrer
noun

An absolute ruler, especially one who is harsh and oppressive:

Big Brother, despot, dictator, man on horseback, oppressor, strongman, totalitarian, tyrant.

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