generals
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/ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəlz/
English
Definitions
noun
- A general fact or proposition; a generality.“We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars.”
- 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.“Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world.”
- The head of certain religious orders, especially Dominicans or Jesuits.
verb
- To lead (soldiers) as a general.