General: meaning, definitions and examples
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general
[ ˈdʒɛnərəl ]
military
A high-ranking military officer, especially in the US Army or Marine Corps, ranking above a lieutenant general and below a general of the army or general of the Marine Corps.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was promoted to the rank of general after years of service.
- The general inspected the troops before the battle.
common
Affecting or concerning all or most people, places, or things; widespread.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The general consensus is that the new policy is beneficial.
- In general, people prefer sunny weather.
Translations
Translations of the word "general" in other languages:
🇵🇹 geral
🇮🇳 सामान्य
🇩🇪 allgemein
🇮🇩 umum
🇺🇦 загальний
🇵🇱 ogólny
🇯🇵 一般
🇫🇷 général
🇪🇸 general
🇹🇷 genel
🇰🇷 일반적인
🇸🇦 عام
🇨🇿 obecný
🇸🇰 všeobecný
🇨🇳 一般
🇸🇮 splošen
🇮🇸 almennur
🇰🇿 жалпы
🇬🇪 ზოგადი
🇦🇿 ümumi
🇲🇽 general
Word origin
The word 'general' originates from the Latin word 'generalis', which means 'pertaining to a whole class or kind'. It was first recorded in English in the 14th century. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings in different contexts, ranging from military ranks to common usage in everyday language.