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generalcy

generalcy

9.9
The office and power of a top army officer
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnərəlsi/
translation icon : generalato
  • After years of service, he finally attained the generalcy he had long desired.

Examples

  • The generalcy of the army was highly respected.

  • The powers associated with the generalcy give considerable influence over military operations.

  • Several officers aspired to the generalcy as vacancies were expected in top positions.

  • She achieved the rank of generalcy after years of service.

  • The president awarded him a generalcy after his outstanding leadership in the conflict.

  • She dreamed of achieving a generalcy and commanding her own division in the army.

  • His hard work and dedication eventually led to his promotion to the generalcy in the military.

Synonyms

generalship
vsgeneralcy
1 8.8

A position or rank of a general in the army

expresses the same office but uses armed forces wording

Surface Forms

generalcy singular
generalcies plural

Morphology

generalcy = general (transparent) = general + cy

Formed from 'general' (the officer) plus the noun-forming suffix '-cy' meaning office or rank, so the meaning is directly inferable.

Etymology

Generalcy comes from general, meaning a high military officer, plus the ending -cy, which means 'office', just like in presidency. So, generalcy is the 'office' or rank of a general.