general of the army

noun

A commissioned military officer of the highest rank in the United States, ranking directly above a general, and corresponding to marshal or field marshal in other countries. A general of the army is equal in grade or rank to an admiral of the fleet.

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Meanings

noungeneral of the army (plural generals of the army)

plural generals of the army

  1. A commissioned military officer of the highest rank in the United States, ranking directly above a general, and corresponding to marshal or field marshal in other countries. A general of the army is equal in grade or rank to an admiral of the fleet.
  2. A military officer of the highest rank in several countries that follow the United States military rank system, including Liberia.
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