gauleiter

[gou-lahy-ter]

noun

1. the leader or chief official of a political district under Nazi control.

Gauleiter

/ ˈɡaʊˌlaɪtə /

noun

1. a provincial governor in Germany under Hitler

2. informal,  (sometimes not capital) a person in a position of petty or local authority who behaves in an overbearing authoritarian manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of gauleiter¹

1935–40; < German, equivalent to Gau region + Leiter director

Word History and Origins

Origin of gauleiter¹

from German, from Gau district + Leiter _leader

Example Sentences

It was clear that they were sinking under the weight of the Allied forces, but Hitler’s regional leader, Gauleiter Koch, refused to allow civilians to evacuate.

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Had Dr. Lange and Gauleiter Koch made the discovery yet?

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“I am told Gauleiter Koch may be on his way to Pillau.”

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“Mind yourself. She’s with that group. They helped me when I was injured. In turn, they have helped Gauleiter Koch and the Führer.”

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“Have you met Gauleiter Koch?”

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