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general staff
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/iʃ.ˈta.du ˈma.ʒoɾ/es·ta·do-·ma·ior
Definition
1A 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.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
chief of general staffgeneral staff officerjoint general staff