Generalissimo
noun
The highest rank for a military officer, often the leader of a country's military forces.
The generalissimo of the army led his troops to victory in the war.
Often appears as...
- appointed generalissimo
- generalissimo of the army
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
The highest rank for a military officer, often the leader of a country's military forces.
The generalissimo of the army led his troops to victory in the war.
Often appears as...
- appointed generalissimo
- generalissimo of the army
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
The term often relates to historical leaders more than current ones.
The term 'generalissimo' reminds me of figures like General Franco.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Common
'Generalissimo' is rarely used in everyday conversation; more in historical context.
Outside history class, you won't hear 'generalissimo' much.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Connotation
Can imply absolute power or a dictatorial stance when used to describe a leader.
The dictator styled himself as the 'generalissimo' of the nation.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
The term often relates to historical leaders more than current ones.
The term 'generalissimo' reminds me of figures like General Franco.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Common
'Generalissimo' is rarely used in everyday conversation; more in historical context.
Outside history class, you won't hear 'generalissimo' much.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Connotation
Can imply absolute power or a dictatorial stance when used to describe a leader.
The dictator styled himself as the 'generalissimo' of the nation.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
The term often relates to historical leaders more than current ones.
The term 'generalissimo' reminds me of figures like General Franco.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Common
'Generalissimo' is rarely used in everyday conversation; more in historical context.
Outside history class, you won't hear 'generalissimo' much.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Connotation
Can imply absolute power or a dictatorial stance when used to describe a leader.
The dictator styled himself as the 'generalissimo' of the nation.
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