generalissimo
/ˌdʒɛnərəˈlɪsɪmoʊ/
noun
- A military leader who commands all the armed forces of a country, especially one with supreme authority.
- The generalissimo led the army to victory in the civil war.
- During the revolution, the generalissimo took control of the government.
- The title of generalissimo was used by several dictators in the 20th century.
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