BRIGADIER - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a general officer ranking below a major general
Categories: General officer
Synonyms
Brigadier, Brigadier general
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "brigadier" was borrowed from French brigadier.
🔗 Related Words
brigade – A related word in the same word family.
ier – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
The Norman Conquest of 1066 brought thousands of French words into English overnight.