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fueh·rer

 (fyo͝or′ər)
n.
Variant of führer.
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Füh•rer

or Fueh•rer

(ˈfü rər: Eng. ˈfyʊər ər)

n. German.
1. leader.
2. der Führer (de r), the leader: title of Adolf Hitler.
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führer

also fuehrer
noun
An absolute ruler, especially one who is harsh and oppressive:
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