Major-general

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪdʒɝ- ˈdʒɛnɝəɫ/

Major-general (noun)

  1. A senior military rank, usually above brigadier and below lieutenant general.
  2. A rank used in some armed forces, matching a high general officer level.

Examples

  • The major-general leads the army unit during training.
  • A major-general gives orders to the officers in the field.