duce
/ˈduːtʃeɪ/
noun
- A title meaning 'leader', especially used for the Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.
- The crowds shouted 'Duce!' at Mussolini's rallies.
- The title 'duce' was used to show loyalty to the fascist leader.
- History books often refer to Mussolini simply as 'Il Duce'.
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