generalissimo
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.”
How to use generalissimo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe top military-and-political boss of a country, above even a regular general.
Word forms
generalissimos plural, generalissimi plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian generalissimo, literally "most general" — the superlative form of generale.
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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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