Meaning of general in English
1. accepted by most people; widespread or common
The general rule is that the older Persian rugs are, the more they are worth.
2. of or involving most people or things; by all or many
There is general agreement on this issue.
3. broad or rough, not detailed or specified; approximate
That is the general idea.
1. an officer with a very high rank in the army or air force
a general of the army