Word
hitler
Phoneticshitler
/ˈhɪtɫɝ/
Definitions
01historical figure
n. Adolf Hitler, the leader of Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945.
n. The historical figure Adolf Hitler, leader of the Nazi Party and dictator of Germany during World War II.
“Students in history class are learning about the rise of Hitler in the 1930s.”
“The documentary examines the geopolitical factors that allowed Hitler to consolidate power following the collapse of the Weimar Republic.”
02a controlling person
n. a very mean or controlling person who acts like a dictator.
n. A derogatory metaphor for a person who is perceived as authoritarian, tyrannical, or excessively controlling.
“My old boss was a total Hitler who watched us every second.”
“The department head was widely regarded as a petty Hitler due to his obsession with minor procedural infractions.”
Informal · Vulgar
Usage
Usually used with an indefinite article ('a Hitler') or as a comparative label.
Teaching tip
This usage is highly offensive and hyperbolic; learners should be aware that using this term can cause significant social friction.
Etymology
Borrowed from German Hitler; see German Etymology for further details.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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