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Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

generals

Pronunciation:/ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəlz/

noun

Definitions

  1. A general fact or proposition; a generality.

    Example: We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars.

  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.

    Example: Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world.

  4. The head of certain religious orders, especially Dominicans or Jesuits.

verb

Definitions

  1. To lead (soldiers) as a general.