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Adolf

American  
[ad-olf, ey-dolf, ah-dawlf] / ˈæd ɒlf, ˈeɪ dɒlf, ˈɑ dɔlf /
Also Adolph,

noun

  1. a first name: from Germanic words meaning “noble” and “wolf.”


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There are plans in Berlin to tear down one of the last remnants of Adolf Hitler's power centre.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

The dumbest phrase in military history is Adolf Hitler saying “Let’s attack Russia in the winter.”

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

Adolf Hitler held more cards than Winston Churchill did.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

In March, the US National Archives posted online the digital scans of roughly 12 million membership cards from Adolf Hitler's Nazi party.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

The Soviets and Americans had been allies in the war, united by their common enemy, Adolf Hitler’s Germany.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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