English Explanatory Dictionary

generalissimo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A supreme commander of the armed forces of a country, especially one who is also a political leader.

Pronunciation

/ˌd͡ʒɛnəɹəˈlisimoʊ/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəɹəˈliːsɪməʊ/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəɹəˈlɪsɪməʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-generalissimo.wav

Word forms

generalissimo generalissimos generalissimi

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian generalissimo, superlative of generale.

Derived words

generalissimoship
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