brigadier general

Meanings

• noun

  A military rank above a colonel and below a major general. In some armies, it is the highest rank that can be held by a serving officer.

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Synonyms

brigadier

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Variants

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brigadier general , brigadier generals

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Etymology

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The term 'brigadier general' comes from the Spanish 'brigada' meaning 'brigade' and 'general' meaning 'general'. The rank was first used in the Spanish and Portuguese armies in the 16th century.

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1. The rank of brigadier general was first introduced in the Spanish army in 1520.

2. In some armies, the rank of brigadier general is referred to as 'full colonel' or 'colonel-general'.

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1. General: A military officer who holds the rank of general or higher.

2. Colonel: A military officer who holds the rank of colonel.

3. Major General: A military rank above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general.

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Culture

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The rank of brigadier general has been held by many notable military figures throughout history, including George S. Patton and Omar Bradley during World War II. In literature, the rank has been featured in works such as 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy and 'Sharpe's Tiger' by Bernard Cornwell.

How to Memorize "brigadier general"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a military parade with officers in uniform, one of whom is a brigadier general, easily identified by his rank insignia.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the rank with the size of a brigade, which is a military unit typically commanded by a brigadier general.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Brigadier General: Big Rank, Big Responsibility'.

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