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Brigadier (noun) means a military rank for an officer who commands a brigade.

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A military rank for an officer who commands a brigade.

(NATO) A senior military officer, ranked just below a general.

Short for brigadier general.

(historical) The leader of a work team in the former Soviet Union.

"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." — The Soviet Bloc as Reported by Former Nationals Interview Report (1952)

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from French brigadier, equivalent to brigade plus -ier.

Rhymes for brigadier

bier tier pier crier skier trier Meier Grier Drier Xavier copier vizier

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What is the meaning of brigadier?

"brigadier" (noun) means a military rank for an officer who commands a brigade.

What are the different meanings of brigadier?

"brigadier" has 3 main meanings: 1. A military rank for an officer who commands a brigade; 2. (NATO) A senior military officer, ranked just below a general; 3. Short for brigadier general.