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general officer

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noun Military.

an officer ranking above colonel.

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Origin of general officer

An Americanism dating back to 1635–45
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British Dictionary definitions for general officer

general officer

noun

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