generalissimo
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of generalissimo
1615–25; < Italian, superlative of generale general
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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
In 1648 he was appointed generalissimo of the Swedish forces in Germany.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various
With his stocky build, unnerving gaze, five o’clock shadow and tightly wound energy, Mr. Persoff specialized in portraying gangland figures, Wild West desperados, bellicose generalissimos and Cold War heavies.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2022
Washington has seen its fair share of kings, queens, presidents, prime ministers, emirs, sultans, shahs, generalissimos and secretary generals over the years.
From New York Times ● Sep. 23, 2015
"I will devote all my intelligence and strength to fortify our socialist system centred on the masses, which was built and developed by our great generalissimos," he said.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2014
Before the session was over two generalissimos of industry met in secret conclave.
From Time Magazine Archive
Though self-aggrandizement was de rigueur among the generalissimos of the time, he remained ever cautious.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
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