noun
supreme ruler; generalissimo
General term for an absolute leader with military and political power; can be used historically or in fictional settings.
その国では総統が全権を握っていた。
In that country, the supreme ruler held all the power.
Specifically used for the president of Taiwan; a conventional translation distinct from 大統領.
台湾の総統が演説を行った。
The president of Taiwan gave a speech.
noun
Führer; Fuehrer
Historical term for Adolf Hitler's title; often used in WWII contexts. Cross-referenced with フューラー.
See also: フューラー
ヒトラーはドイツの総統だった。
Hitler was the Führer of Germany.