general of the army
general of the army noun: 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.
Noun
general of the army (plural generals 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.
- A military officer of the highest rank in several countries that follow the United States military rank system, including Liberia.
Forms of general of the army
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Questions about general of the army
- What does general of the army mean?
- General of the army means 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.
- What part of speech is general of the army?
- General of the army is a noun.
- What is the plural of general of the army?
- The plural of general of the army is generals of the army.
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