general

US /ˈdʒen.ər.əl/
UK /ˈdʒen.ər.əl/
"general" picture
1.

affecting or concerning all or most people, places, or things; widespread

:
•
There is a general feeling of optimism.
•
The general public is concerned about the economy.
:
widespreadcommon
:
specificparticular
2.

not specialized or limited in scope or function; diverse

:
•
He has a general knowledge of history.
•
The store sells general merchandise.
:
broaddiverse
:
specializedspecific
1.

a commander of an army, or an officer of similar rank in the navy or air force

:
•
The General addressed his troops.
•
She was promoted to General.
:
commanderofficer
:
generallygenerationgenericgenerategeneratorgenerousgeneralization