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superior general

noun

, Ecclesiastical.
, plural superiors general.
  1. the superior of an order or congregation.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of superior general1

First recorded in 1765–75
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Example Sentences

I was inspected this morning by a superior General: am rather tired of inspections!

No superior general officer was in the vicinity with the requisite knowledge and authority to order up troops, etc., says Gibbon.

The chosen intermediary in the marriage was also M. de Bretonvilliers, the superior general of the Sulpicians at Paris.

Do not speak into other ears that which, strictly speaking, should only be told to the local Superior or Superior-General.

We told him we certainly would if we could get the consent of the Superior General.

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