Main Entry:

²general

Function:

noun

Date:

14th century

1: something (as a concept, principle, or statement) that involves or is applicable to the whole2: superior general3archaic : the general public : people4 a: general officer b: a commissioned officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who ranks above a lieutenant general and whose insignia is four stars — compare admiral

— in general

: for the most part : generally