major general

noun

: a military officer of high rank in the army, air force, or marines

Full Definition of MAJOR GENERAL

: a commissioned officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who ranks above a brigadier general and whose insignia is two stars

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French major général, from major, noun + général, adjective, general

First Known Use: 1633

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