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Brigadier

Verb / ˌbrɪgʌˈdɪr / Another word for brigadier — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A rank of officer in the army or air force above colonel and below major general.

Synonyms & similar words

brigadiergeneral commander officer general chief leader administrator director supervisor superintendent executive manager boss head principal headman overseer taskmaster captain lieutenant

Synonyms by register

Formal

commander officer general leader

Antonyms

private recruit enlistee civilian subordinate peasant commoner

Common collocations

  • brigadier general
  • brigadier commanding
  • brigadier of the
  • brigadier served
  • brigadier led
  • brigadier appointed

Word family

noun brigadier
adjective brigadier

Usage note

Brigadier is a military rank, specifically a senior officer in many armies. It is often used in conjunction with 'general' to form the rank of Brigadier General.

Example sentences

  1. The brigadier led the troops into battle.
  2. The brigadier was promoted to major general.
  3. The brigadier gave orders to his subordinates.
  4. The brigadier was admired for his leadership skills.
  5. The brigadier oversaw the construction of the new barracks.

Quotes

  • 'The worst soldier and officer I ever saw was a brigadier-general.' - William Tecumseh Sherman
  • 'A good brigadier will always make a good divisional officer, if he lives.' - James Longstreet
  • 'A general is just as good or just as bad as the troops under his command make him.' - General Douglas MacArthur

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