Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brigadier-general
noun
/ˌbrɪɡɪˈdɪr ˈdʒɛnərəl/
Definition
A military officer ranking above a colonel and below a major general.
Examples
- The brigadier-general led his troops into battle with confidence.
- After years of service, she was promoted to the rank of brigadier-general.
- The brigadier-general addressed the soldiers before deployment.
Meaning
A brigadier-general is a rank in the army or air force that typically commands a brigade, which is a significant tactical unit consisting of several regiments or battalions.
Synonyms
- General
- Senior officer
- Military leader
