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general staff

nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/iʃ.ˈta.du ˈma.ʒoɾ/es·ta·do-·ma·ior

Definition

1

A group of officers who assist a high-ranking commander in planning and administration.

Usage examples

The general staff prepared the battle plans.
He was appointed to the army's general staff.

Common combinations

chief of general staffgeneral staff officerjoint general staff