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generalissimo
noun as in commander in chief
Example Sentences
It was an acid sendup of the wealthy businessmen who helped bankroll the Franco government and the frail and aging generalissimo himself.
Older KMT members revere the former generalissimo for his contributions to Taiwan’s industrial development and his experiences fighting Japanese and Communist forces.
With his stocky build, unnerving gaze, five o’clock shadow and tightly wound energy, Mr. Persoff specialized in portraying gangland figures, Wild West desperados, bellicose generalissimos and Cold War heavies.
More than anything, they fear the wrath of the Red Hat Army and its ugly-crying generalissimo.
On the other hand, say a word about el generalissimo and the Guardia Civil would escort you to a destiny not of your choosing.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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