Gauleiter

//ˈɡaʊ(ˌ)laɪtəɹ// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An official in charge of a district of Nazi Germany. historical
  2. 2
    Any overbearing or unpleasant official, especially a local official.

    "Five minutes later, Martland and his gauleiters canter in and whisk poor Hockbottle off to the Cottage Hospital of evil fame."

Synonyms

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beycollectorgovernornabobproconsulprovincial

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"Five minutes later, Martland and his gauleiters canter in and whisk poor Hockbottle off to the Cottage Hospital of evil fame."

Etymology

Borrowed from German Gauleiter, from Gau (“administrative division”) + Leiter (“leader”).

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