Generalissimo
(noun)
- The highest military rank or the commander-in-chief of a country's armed forces.
- A military leader with the highest level of authority and power.
Origin:
From spanish generalísimo, from general + -ísimo, meaning the highest in rank or authority, from italian generaleissimo, from generale + -issimo.
Examples:
- He was appointed as the generalissimo of the armed forces.
- The generalissimo was in charge of all the military operations.
- He was a ruthless generalissimo who did not hesitate to order the execution of his opponents.
- He was appointed as the generalissimo of the armed forces and had the power to make important military decisions.
- The generalissimo's strategic decisions led to the success of the military campaign.