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general of the army

gen·er·al of the ar·my
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [jen-er-uh l uhv, ov stressed th ee ahr-mee]
    • /ˈdʒɛn ər əl ʌv, ɒv stressed ði ˈɑr mi/
    • /ˈdʒenrəl əv ðə ˈɑːmi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jen-er-uh l uhv, ov stressed th ee ahr-mee]
    • /ˈdʒɛn ər əl ʌv, ɒv stressed ði ˈɑr mi/

Definitions of general of the army words

  • noun general of the army the highest ranking military officer; the next rank above general. 1
  • noun general of the army high-ranking military officer 1
  • noun general of the army an officer of the highest rank, with an insignia of five stars: a WWII rank 0
  • noun general of the army A commissioned military officer of the highest rank in the United States, ranking directly above a general, and corresponding to marshal or field marshal in other countries. A general of the army is equal in grade or rank to an admiral of the fleet. 0
  • noun general of the army A military officer of the highest rank in several countries that follow the United States military rank system, including Liberia. 0
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Origin of general of the army

First appearance:

before 1940
One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45

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Parts of speech for General of the army

noun
adjective
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adverb
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general of the army popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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noun general of the army

  • marshal — a military officer of the highest rank, as in the French and some other armies. Compare field marshal.
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