PoliticsAugust 18, 2026
brigadier
brig-uh-DEER
Definition
A military rank ranking above colonel and below major general, typically commanding a brigade.
Etymology
Derived from the French 'brigadier,' which traces back to the Italian 'brigata' meaning a band or troop of soldiers. It entered English in the 17th century to denote a military officer in command of a brigade.
In the news
The article uses this title to describe candidate Charles Gambaro's senior military rank and leadership experience in the U.S. Army Reserve.
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