Definition

A person who was in charge of a district in Nazi Germany, often acting as a local governor or an overbearing official.

Example

The gauleiter enforced strict regulations in his district during the regime.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new gauleiter in town?

Yeah, I've heard he's quite strict with the local rules.

It seems like every time we get a new gauleiter, things change drastically.

True, I just hope he doesn't make it too difficult for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gauleiter → The word is derived from the German words "Gau" (meaning district or region) and "Leiter" (meaning leader). A gauleiter was a leader of a district in Nazi Germany, responsible for the administration and governance of that area.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'leader' ('Leiter') of a specific 'district' ('Gau') — that's what a gauleiter is.

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