Brigadier: meaning, definitions and examples

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brigadier

 

[ brษชษกษ™หˆdษชษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military rank

A brigadier is a military officer ranking above a colonel and below a major general. This rank is typically associated with commanding a brigade, which is a large military unit. Brigadiers often play key roles in planning and executing military operations.

Synonyms

colonel, general, officer

Examples of usage

  • The brigadier led his troops into battle with great courage.
  • She was promoted to brigadier after years of exemplary service.
  • The brigadier addressed the assembled soldiers before the mission.

Translations

Translations of the word "brigadier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brigadeiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเคฟเค—เฅ‡เคกเคฟเคฏเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Brigadier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ brigadir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ะธะณะฐะดะธั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brygadier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคงๅฐ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brigadier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brigadier

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท brigadier

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌ๋‹จ์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑุบุงุฏูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brigรกdnรญ generรกl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ brigรกdny generรกl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡†ๅฐ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brigadir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brigadier

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั€ะธะณะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brigadir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ brigadier

Etymology

The term 'brigadier' comes from the French word 'brigadier', which is derived from 'brigade', a term that signifies a large military unit. The word 'brigade' itself comes from the Italian 'brigata', which denotes a group of fighters or a crew. The rank of brigadier became formalized in the British Army during the 17th century, originally used to refer to officers in command of a brigade during battles. Over time, the rank has been adopted by various armies around the world, with interpretations varying across countries, but it generally signifies a command position involving multiple battalions or units.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,613, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.