generalissimo
Americannoun
plural
generalissimosnoun
Etymology
Origin of generalissimo
1615–25; < Italian, superlative of generale general
Example Sentences
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It was an acid sendup of the wealthy businessmen who helped bankroll the Franco government and the frail and aging generalissimo himself.
From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2023
Older KMT members revere the former generalissimo for his contributions to Taiwan’s industrial development and his experiences fighting Japanese and Communist forces.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2022
Like Sun, the generalissimo craved power and exhibited few scruples.
From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2019
Preston pointed out that the rebel generals had met in late September 1936 to agree on who should be their overall military commander, or generalissimo.
From The Guardian • Jun. 5, 2019
Thus strengthened, Don John, unfurling the consecrated banner as generalissimo of the League, weighed anchor, and steered with his whole fleet in a southerly direction.
From History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies by Prescott, William Hickling
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