gauleiter

English

/ˈɡaʊlaɪtə/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) An official in charge of a district of Nazi Germany.
  • Any overbearing or unpleasant official, especially a local official.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Gauleiter.

Origin

German (Berlin)

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