major general
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
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Origin and Etymology of major general
French major général, from major, noun + général, adjective, general
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major general
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: a military officer of high rank in the army, air force, or marines
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