general

(now rare) A general fact or proposition; a generality.

(military) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces.

A great strategist or tactician.

(Christianity) The head of certain religious orders, especially Dominicans or Jesuits.

(nautical) A commander of naval forces; an admiral.

(colloquial, now historical) A general servant; a maid with no specific duties.

(countable) A general anesthetic.

(uncountable) General anesthesia.

(uncountable, insurance) The general insurance industry.