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general officer

American  

noun

Military.

  1. an officer ranking above colonel.

general officer British  

noun

  1. an officer holding a commission of brigadier's rank or above in the army, air force, or marine corps

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Etymology

Origin of general officer

An Americanism dating back to 1635–45

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