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brigadier general

/ˌbrɪɡəˈdɪə ˈdʒɛnərəl/

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/ˌbrɪɡəˈdɪə ˈdʒɛnərəl/C1formal
  • ruВоинское звание во многих вооружённых силах, обычно выше полковника и ниже генерал-майора, часто командующее бригадой или выполняющее обязанности старшего штабного офицера.

A military rank in many armed forces, typically above colonel and below major general, often commanding a brigade or serving as a senior staff officer.

  1. Military rankB2formal

    A senior officer rank in many armed forces, typically above colonel and below major general.

    ruВоинское звание

    • The brigadier general commanded the entire division.
    • He was promoted to brigadier general after twenty years of service.
    • The brigadier general gave orders to the battalion commanders.