How to Pronounce "gauleiter"
word
ˈɡaʊlaɪtə
GOW-ly-tuh
ˈɡaʊlaɪtə
GOW-ly-tuh
Definition
A Gauleiter was a regional leader in Nazi Germany who controlled a district (Gau) and had significant power in both government and the Nazi Party. The term can also be used figuratively for a strict, authoritarian official.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡaʊlaɪtə
British English
ˈɡaʊlaɪtə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOW-ly-tuh
UK
GOW-ly-tuh
Listen in Context
A Gauleiter was an officer in Nazi Germany.
Each region had its own Gauleiter.
The Gauleiter made important decisions.
After the war, the role of Gauleiter disappeared from German politics.