der Drogenbaron
Translation
drug lord, drug baron, kingpin
Examples
Der Drogenbaron wurde von der Polizei verhaftet.
The drug lord was arrested by the police.
Grammar Patterns
((the drug lord)) the drug lord The drug lord controlled the entire city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Drogenboss (drug boss), Drogenhändler (drug dealer)
Etymology
A compound of 'Drogen' (drugs) and 'Baron' (baron). This literally translates to a 'baron' who rules over the drug trade.
Memory Tips
Imagine a powerful baron from history, but his domain is the world of 'Drogen' (drugs).