Brigadier
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɹɪɡəˈdɪɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brigadier is a noun meaning (military) An army rank; an officer commanding a brigade.
Meaning
(military) An army rank; an officer commanding a brigade.
More Meanings
- (military, UK) A field officer of the highest grade, below general officers, NATO grade OF-7.
- Ellipsis of brigadier general.
- (historical) The head of a workforce in the Soviet Union.
Example Sentences
The supervisory staff of the farm did their work well, according to the source. All the brigadiers were old, experienced workers who knew their business.
Word Forms
- brigadiers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include colonel, sergeant, constable, squad, brigade, commodore.
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