General
/ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of General
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.
- A commander of naval forces; an admiral.
adjective
- Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole etc.; as opposed to specific or particular.
- (sometimes postpositive) Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent.
- Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual.
- Not limited in use or application; applicable to the whole or every member of a class or category.
- Giving or consisting of only the most important aspects of something, ignoring minor details; indefinite.
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broadgenerictypical
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particularspecificabnormaluncommon