generals
/ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəlz/ · noun
Meaning
- A general fact or proposition; a generality.
- 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.
- A great strategist or tactician.
- The head of certain religious orders, especially Dominicans or Jesuits.
- A commander of naval forces; an admiral.
- A general servant; a maid with no specific duties.
- To lead (soldiers) as a general.
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