Synonyms for general

Other words for “general”, grouped by meaning.

We found 20 synonyms for “general”. The most common are full general, superior general, broad, general-purpose, generic.

noun a general officer of the highest rank

noun the head of a religious order or congregation

noun a fact about the whole (as opposed to particular)

adjective applying to all or most members of a category or group

Oppositesspecific

adjective not specialized or limited to one class of things

adjective prevailing among and common to the general public

Similarcommon

adjective affecting the entire body

Oppositeslocal

adjective somewhat indefinite

adjective of worldwide scope or applicability

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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