general

general
n.

1) a brigadier (US); commanding; four-star; lieutenant; major general

2) (US) a general of the Army

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['dʒen(ə)rəl]
commanding
four-star
major general
(US) a general of the Army
a brigadier (US)

Combinatory dictionary. 2013.

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