general
Not at all specific
General describes what applies broadly rather than specifically.
A general rule covers most cases; a general idea is approximate.
A general manager oversees everything.
The general public means ordinary people collectively.
To speak in general is to speak without specifics.
As a verb, to general is to serve as a military commander: He generaled the troops through the campaign. (Capitalized General is the military rank.)
Including all elements
- extensiveCovering a large scope
- universalAffecting all equally
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
- all-encompassingIncluding everything without exception
widespread · overall · blanket · umbrella · overarching · nonspecific · common · typical
All inhabitants combined
- populaceInhabitants of a place
- citizenryBody of inhabitants
- massesBulk or populace
- electorateEligible voting body
society · community · mainstream · laypeople · everyday · ordinary · common · widespread
One who leads
- chiefTop-ranking leader
- headUppermost body part
- overseerOne who monitors work
- administratorPerson who manages operations
executive · supervisor · manager · principal · coordinator · superintendent
comprehensive
Including all elements
all-encompassing · widespread · overall · blanket · umbrella · overarching · nonspecific · common · typical · ordinary
population
All inhabitants combined
electorate · society · community · mainstream · laypeople · everyday · ordinary · common · widespread · popular
director
One who leads
administrator · executive · supervisor · manager · principal · coordinator · superintendent
- stuffthings, items, objects, stuff, goods
- militarysoldiers, army, troops, officers, navy
- military termsarmy, navy, air force, marines, soldier
- US MilitaryArmy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Pentagon, West Point
- -al adjectivescultural, emotional, environmental, federal, financial
- authorityleaders, ruler, rulers, monarch, bosses
generalspecific
Clearly defined, not vague
particular · limited · restricted · individual · local
generalspecific
Clearly defined, not vague
precise · particular · exact · detailed · definite
generalrare
Seldom found or seen
exceptional · unusual · uncommon · extraordinary · abnormal
- in generalConsidering most cases
- general managerOverall operations supervisor
- director generalHighest-ranking organizational leader
- general publicPeople as a whole
- general storeAll-purpose rural shop
- generation gapAge-based cultural disconnect
generous, generation, generic, generate, generally, generator, generously, generations, generated