generals

/ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəlz/

noun

  1. 1

    A general fact or proposition; a generality.

    “We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars.”
  2. 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. 3

    A great strategist or tactician.

    “Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world.”
  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    A commander of naval forces; an admiral.

  6. 6

    A general servant; a maid with no specific duties.

  7. 7

    A general anesthetic.

  8. 8

    General anesthesia.

  9. 9

    The general insurance industry.

    “I work in general.”

verb

  1. 1

    To lead (soldiers) as a general.

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