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General

Pronunciation: /ˌɡe(ː).nəˈʁaːl/

“General” is a German word. Its 3 meanings in English:

noun

  1. general (officer in any general rank)
  2. general (officer in a specific general rank, usually the highest)
  3. general (head of an order)

Etymology

Partly via Middle High German general, partly via French général, from Latin generālis.

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