brigadier
Translation
brigadier
Examples
The brigadier gave the final order.
The brigadier gave the final order.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) brigadier a military officer The brigadier inspected the troops.
Similar Words
Synonyms: officer, commander
Etymology
From French 'brigadier', from 'brigade'. It literally means 'head of a brigade'.
Memory Tips
The person in charge of a 'brigade' is a 'brigadier'. The '-ier' suffix often denotes a person associated with something (like 'cashier').