brigadier general
Plural
brigadier generals
1
an officer in the army who is ranked between a colonel and a major general
- The brigadier general was in charge of the division’s strategic planning.
- He was promoted to brigadier general after years of distinguished service.
- The brigadier general addressed the troops before the operation.
- The brigadier general’s duties included overseeing multiple battalions.
- At the ceremony, the brigadier general reviewed the troops.
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