noun
generalissimo
jeh-nuh-ruh-LEE-sih-moh
Generalissimo (noun) means the supreme commander of a country's armed forces, especially one who also runs the government. Example: “Historians still debate whether the generalissimo acted alone in seizing power.”
noun
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The supreme commander of a country's armed forces, especially one who also runs the government.
"Historians still debate whether the generalissimo acted alone in seizing power."
"Francisco Franco ruled Spain for decades with the title of generalissimo."
How to use generalissimo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe top military-and-political boss of a country, above even a regular general.
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Word forms
- Plural
- generalissimos, generalissimi
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian generalissimo, literally "most general" — the superlative form of generale.
Synonyms
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commander in chief
Rhymes for generalissimo
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What does “generalissimo” mean?
The word “generalissimo” means the supreme commander of a country's armed forces, especially one who also runs the government. In plain terms, the top military-and-political boss of a country, above even a regular general.
How do you pronounce “generalissimo”?
“Generalissimo” is pronounced jeh-nuh-ruh-LEE-sih-moh (/ˌd͡ʒɛnəɹəˈlisimoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “generalissimo” in a sentence?
Here is “generalissimo” used in a sentence: “Historians still debate whether the generalissimo acted alone in seizing power.”
What part of speech is “generalissimo”?
“Generalissimo” is a noun.
Where does the word “generalissimo” come from?
The word “generalissimo” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian generalissimo, literally "most general" — the superlative form of generale.
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