major general
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major general

noun

Definition of MAJOR GENERAL

: a commissioned officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who ranks above a brigadier general and whose insignia is two stars

Origin of MAJOR GENERAL

French major général, from major, noun + général, adjective, general
First Known Use: 1633

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