Word
brigadier
US/ˌbɹɪɡəˈdɪɹ/
UK/bɹˌɪɡɐdˈiə/
Definition
n. a high-ranking officer in the army who is in charge of a large group of soldiers called a brigade.
n. a senior military rank above colonel and below major general, typically commanding a brigade. In some forces, it is considered the lowest general officer rank, while in others it is the highest field officer rank.
Examples
“The brigadier gave the order to move the troops.”
“After twenty years of service, she was promoted to brigadier and took command of the regional task force.”
“The brigadier coordinated the multi-national relief effort, ensuring that each battalion maintained clear lines of communication despite the challenging terrain and language barriers.”
Examples
simple
“The brigadier gave the order to move the troops.”
contextual
“After twenty years of service, she was promoted to brigadier and took command of the regional task force.”
complex
“The brigadier coordinated the multi-national relief effort, ensuring that each battalion maintained clear lines of communication despite the challenging terrain and language barriers.”
Usage
Often used as a title before a surname (e.g., Brigadier Smith).
Real-World Examples
“Far from facing consequences for the massacre, Connor instead received a promotion to brigadier general for his actions.” “Nine of Washington’s generals were born in Ireland, including two major generals and seven brigadier generals .” Domain
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