brigadier

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: brig-a-dier (3)

English Definition

A military officer rank above colonel

Example Sentence

He was promoted to the rank of brigadier.

US IPA /ˌbrɪɡəˈdɪr/

UK IPA /ˌbrɪɡəˈdɪə/

commander general officer chief

subordinate private recruit