(biology) Each of the two forms of an organism whose life cycle involves alternation of generations, or the fact of such alternation occurring in a given organism.

(evolutionary theory, historical) The fancied production of living organisms without previously existing parents from inorganic matter, or from decomposing organic matter, a notion which at one time had many supporters.

(now historical) A commander-in-chief; the head of an armed force.

Alternative form of governor general

(Canada, Australia, New Zealand) An official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative.

The rank or office of a general.

plural of generalcy

plural of general anesthetic

plural of general anaesthetic

plural of Lieutenant General