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generals

/ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəlz/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A general fact or proposition; a generality.
  2. The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces.
  3. A great strategist or tactician.
  4. The head of certain religious orders, especially Dominicans or Jesuits.
  5. A commander of naval forces; an admiral.
  6. A general servant; a maid with no specific duties.
  7. To lead (soldiers) as a general.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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