Landeshauptmann

British

/ ˈlɑːndɪsˌhaʊptmən /

noun

the head of government in an Austrian state

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Etymology

Origin of Landeshauptmann

C20: from German, from Land country + Hauptmann leader

Example Sentences

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The announcer introduced several guests of honor, including the Landeshauptmann.

From The New Yorker • Apr. 22, 2019

The Landeshauptmann is the executive, the Provinzialausschuss the consultative, organ of local self-administration; the Provinziallandtag is the provincial legislature.

From The Governments of Europe by Ogg, Frederic Austin

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