Brigadier

Pronunciation: /brɪˈɡædʒər/

Definitions of brigadier

noun a military rank above colonel and below major general

Example Sentences

A1 The brigadier led his troops into battle.

A2 The brigadier was known for his strategic skills on the battlefield.

B1 The brigadier was promoted to a higher rank after his successful military campaign.

B2 The brigadier was responsible for overseeing multiple regiments during the war.

C1 The brigadier's tactical decisions played a crucial role in the outcome of the conflict.

C2 The brigadier was a highly respected military leader with years of experience in the field.

Examples of brigadier in a Sentence

formal The brigadier inspected the troops before they were deployed.

informal I heard the brigadier is a stickler for rules and discipline.

slang The new brigadier is really cracking the whip around here.

figurative She was like a brigadier in the way she organized and directed the event.

Grammatical Forms of brigadier

• plural: brigadiers
• comparative: more brigadier
• superlative: most brigadier
• present tense: brigadier
• future tense: will be brigadier
• perfect tense: has been brigadier
• continuous tense: is being brigadier
• singular: brigadier
• positive degree: brigadier
• infinitive: to be brigadier
• gerund: brigadiering
• participle: brigadiered

Origin and Evolution of brigadier

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French and Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'brigadier' originated from the French word 'brigadier', which was derived from the Italian word 'brigadiere' meaning leader of a brigade.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a military officer in charge of a brigade, the term 'brigadier' has evolved to also denote a rank in various armed forces, typically above colonel and below major general.