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A general fact or proposition; a generality.
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We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars.
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The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces.
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A great strategist or tactician.
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Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world.
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The head of certain religious orders, especially Dominicans or Jesuits.
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A commander of naval forces; an admiral.
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A general servant; a maid with no specific duties.
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A general anesthetic.
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General anesthesia.
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The general insurance industry.
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I work in general.