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Definition of fuhrer

fuhrer

/ˈfjʊr.ər/
fuh · rer
Plural:fuhrers
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• noun

1

A tyrannical, ruthless, or dictatorial leader, or the historical title assumed by Adolf Hitler as dictator of Nazi Germany (often capitalized).

Example

"The documentary examined how the country fell under the control of a ruthless fuhrer during the 1930s."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse with the homophone 'furor' (or British 'furore'), which means an outbreak of public anger or excitement.

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fugly
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fukuroda

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 1930s from German Führer, literally meaning 'leader' or 'guide', derived from the verb führen ('to lead').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fuhrer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fuhrer
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