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general in Persian

ژنرال ženerâl

UK/ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/

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Australia/ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹəl/

general in Persian: ژنرال (ženerâl). In English, general means including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.

Persian words for general

military rank
ژنرال ženerâl

English meaning of general

  1. adjective Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
  2. adjective Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent.
  3. adjective Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual.
  4. adjective Not limited in use or application; applicable across a broad range.

Full definition of general

general in a sentence

  • General Eisenhower was the first SACEUR.
  • Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world.
  • We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars.

Synonyms of general

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general in other languages

Questions about general in Persian

What is the meaning of general in Persian?
General in Persian is ژنرال (ženerâl).
معنی general چیست؟
General: ژنرال (ženerâl).
What does general mean in English?
General means including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.

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