generals
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdʒɛnɝəɫz// UK //dʒˈɛnəɹəlz// gen·er·als
n. the highest-ranking officers in an army who make the most important decisions about how to fight a war.
n. high-ranking military officers, typically those holding the most senior positions of command within an army or air force.
The generals met to discuss the new defense plan.
After years of conflict, the generals from both sides finally agreed to sign a peace treaty.
History often remembers the names of the generals who led the charge, yet the success of any campaign relies equally on the logistical precision of their subordinates.
Usage
Plural form of 'general'; functions as a title when placed before a specific name.