Meaning Of The Word Major general

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major general
In Britain, a major general is a senior officer in the army. In the United States, a major general is a senior officer in the army, air force, or marines.

major general in American English
a military officer ranking next below a lieutenant general and next above a brigadier general
an officer, with the insignia of two stars, ranking above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general

major general in British English
noun: an officer immediately junior to a lieutenant general

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