HyperDic: paul_von_hindenburg

English > 1 sense of the expression Paul von Hindenburg:
NOUNperson Paul von Hindenburg, Hindenburg, Paul Ludwig von Beneckendorff und von HindenburgGerman field marshal and statesman
English > Paul von Hindenburg: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningGerman field marshal and statesman; as president of the Weimar Republic he reluctantly appointed Hitler as chancellor in 1933 (1847-1934).
SynonymsHindenburg, Paul Ludwig von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg
Instance offield marshalAn officer holding the highest rank in the army
general, full generalA general officer of the highest rank
statesman, solon, national leaderA man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
CatalanHindenburg, Paul von Hindenburg

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