Generals meaning : A general fact or proposition; a generality. 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. The head of certain religious orders, especially Dominicans or Jesuits. A commander of naval forces; an admiral. A general servant; a maid with no specific duties. A general anesthetic. General anesthesia. The general insurance industry. To lead (soldiers) as a general.