Oberst (disambiguation)

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Oberst is a word which may have the following meanings:

  • A surname of Germanic origin, having originated as a topographic name for someone who lived in the highest part of a village or on a hillside, from Middle High German obrist, meaning ‘uppermost’ (later oberst), the superlative form of ober.[1] Famous holders of this name include singer Conor Oberst.
  • A German word meaning "superior", "seniormost", or "supreme".
  • A military rank corresponding to Colonel.