Etymology

Dear Leader

Today it means: An authoritarian leader who demands unquestioning loyalty. Full definition →

Korean 친애하는 지도자
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  1. Korean · calque of친애하는 지도자“dear leader”
  2. English todayDear Leader

Calque of Korean 친애하는 지도자 (chinaehaneun jidoja, “dear leader”).

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