Führer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Führer
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Germany this time is personified by a defendant: Hermann Göring, head of the Luftwaffe and second only to the Führer in the military command.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
A little belatedly, Elizabeth is finally given the secret files that reveal how much the duke and duchess did — not for love, or for England, but for the Führer.
From New York Times • Nov. 14, 2023
As I argue in my book, it is highly probable that Carl Schmitt was insincere when, in 1934, he claimed that the Führer was the embodiment of the "most authentic jurisdiction."
From Salon • Aug. 19, 2022
Among its exhibits is a ballot from one of the many plebiscites held in 1930s Germany to demonstrate universal support for the Führer.
From Washington Post • Jul. 25, 2022
“The Führer is a talented watercolorist. He applied to art school”—Dr. Lange had lowered his voice—“but the school did not accept him. Oh, how they will regret it.”
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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