Generalissimo (Noun)
Meaning
The officer who holds the supreme command; "in the U.S. the president is the commander in chief".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As the supreme leader of the army, he was promoted to the rank of generalissimo, earning him unparalleled authority over all military forces.
- Throughout the revolution, the charismatic generalissimo stood firm, earning him admiration and devotion from his comrades in arms.
- Prior to becoming president, he held the rank of generalissimo in the country's army, gaining the experience needed for a leadership role.
- Under his authority as generalissimo, he ordered his forces to make strategic decisions in various campaigns to further secure his army's presence in conquered lands.
- This experienced leader gained so much admiration as the new nation's first generalissimo that later historians used this leadership in forging its later reputation and governance structures.