general

²general

noun

Definition of GENERAL

1

: something (as a concept, principle, or statement) that involves or is applicable to the whole

2

: superior general

3

archaic : the general public : people

4

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

First Known Use of GENERAL

14th century