GENERAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for GENERAL?

Need another word that means the same as “general”? Find 73 synonyms and 30 related words for “general” in this overview.

The synonyms of “General” are: cosmopolitan, ecumenical, oecumenical, universal, world-wide, worldwide, widespread, common, extensive, wide, popular, public, mainstream, prevalent, prevailing, rife, established, well established, conventional, traditional, traditionalist, orthodox, accepted, comprehensive, overall, blanket, umbrella, mass, total, complete, wholesale, sweeping, panoramic, broad, extended, inclusive, all-inclusive, all-round, generic, outright, encyclopedic, indiscriminate, catholic, miscellaneous, mixed, assorted, variegated, diversified, composite, heterogeneous, usual, customary, habitual, normal, typical, standard, regular, imprecise, inexact, rough, loose, basic, approximate, unspecific, vague, hazy, fuzzy, woolly, ill-defined, indefinite, unfocused, full general, superior general

General as a Noun

Definitions of "General" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “general” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The head of a religious order or congregation.
• A fact about the whole (as opposed to particular.
• A commander of an army, or an army officer of very high rank.
• The head of a religious order organized on quasi-military lines, e.g. the Jesuits, the Dominicans, or the Salvation Army.
• A high rank of officer in the army and in the US air force, above lieutenant general and below field marshal, general of the army, or general of the air force.
• The general public.
• A general officer of the highest rank.

Synonyms of "General" as a noun (2 Words)

full general	The time when the Moon is fully illuminated.
superior general	A character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character.

Usage Examples of "General" as a noun

• He discussed the general but neglected the particular.

General as an Adjective

Definitions of "General" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “general” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Not specialized or limited to one class of things.
• Somewhat indefinite.
• Prevailing among and common to the general public.
• Of worldwide scope or applicability.
• (of a rule, principle, etc.) true for all or most cases.
• Applying to all or most members of a category or group.
• Not specialized or limited in range of subject, application, activity, etc.
• Considering or including only the main features or elements of something; not exact or detailed.
• Normal or usual.
• Affecting or concerning all or most people or things; widespread.
• Of worldwide scope or applicability- Christopher Morley.
• Affecting the entire body.
• Chief or principal.

Synonyms of "General" as an adjective (71 Words)

accepted	Generally believed or recognized to be valid or correct. Several accepted techniques for treating the condition.
all-inclusive	Broad in scope or content- T.G.Winner.
all-round	Many-sided.
approximate	Not quite exact or correct. The approximate time of death.
assorted	Of various sorts put together; miscellaneous. An arrangement of assorted spring flowers.
basic	Serving as a base or starting point. The food was good if a bit basic.
blanket	Covering all cases or instances; total and inclusive. A blanket ban on tobacco advertising.
broad	Showing or characterized by broad mindedness. A broad lawn.
catholic	Including a wide variety of things; all-embracing. Her tastes are pretty catholic.
common	Common to or shared by two or more parties. Common lands are set aside for use by all members of a community.
complete	Perfect and complete in every respect having all necessary qualities. The house comes complete with gas central heating and double glazing.
composite	(of a constructional material) made up of recognizable constituents. This soup is one of those composite dishes which you gradually build up.
comprehensive	(of motor-vehicle insurance) providing cover for most risks, including damage to the policyholder’s own vehicle. A comprehensive victory for Swansea.
conventional	Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed. She had strayed from the path of conventional behavior.
cosmopolitan	Composed of people from or at home in many parts of the world; especially not provincial in attitudes or interests. An issue of cosmopolitan import.
customary	Commonly used or practiced; usual. I put the kettle on for our customary cup of coffee.
diversified	Having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety. Diversified farming.
ecumenical	Promoting or relating to unity among the world’s Christian Churches. He was a member of ecumenical committees.
encyclopedic	Broad in scope or content. A dictionary with encyclopedic material.
established	Brought about or set up or accepted especially long established. The ceremony was an established event in the annual calendar.
extended	Fully extended or stretched forth. His extended legs reached almost across the small room.
extensive	Large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity. An extensive collection of silver.
fuzzy	Difficult to perceive; indistinct or vague. A vague and fuzzy idea of the world of finance.
generic	Relating to a genus. The plot of the film isn t just generic it s insultingly stupid.
habitual	Doing something constantly or regularly. A habitual late sleeper.
hazy	Indistinct or hazy in outline. Hazy memories.
heterogeneous	Consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature. Heterogeneous catalysis.
ill-defined	Poorly stated or described.
imprecise	Lacking exactness and accuracy of expression or detail. The terms he used were imprecise and emotional.
inclusive	Containing (a specified element) as part of a whole. Menus stating fully inclusive prices.
indefinite	Not decided or not known. In Greek the dual contrasts with the indefinite plural.
indiscriminate	Not marked by fine distinctions. Indiscriminate reading habits.
inexact	Not exact. An inexact description.
loose	(of a garment) not fitting tightly or closely. A loose organization of the local farmers.
mainstream	Belonging to or characteristic of the mainstream. Mainstream pop music.
mass	Formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole. A mass exodus of refugees.
miscellaneous	Consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds. Miscellaneous accessories.
mixed	Involving or composed of different races. Beaches with mixed sand and shingle.
normal	Conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm not abnormal. Serve wine at normal room temperature.
oecumenical	Of worldwide scope or applicability.
orthodox	Of the ordinary or usual type; normal. A relatively orthodox artist.
outright	Open and direct. The outright abolition of the death penalty.
overall	Involving only main features. The overall cost.
panoramic	Including all aspects of a subject; wide-ranging. A panoramic view.
popular	Carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large. Institutions of popular government.
prevailing	Existing at a particular time; current. Prevailing winds.
prevalent	Most frequent or common. The social ills prevalent in society today.
public	Of, for, or acting for a university. Public spending.
regular	In accord with regular practice or procedure. The regular clergy.
rife	Most frequent or common. Male chauvinism was rife in medicine.
rough	(of a person or their behaviour) not gentle; violent or boisterous. The nomad life is rough and hazardous.
standard	Conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind. Windows of standard width.
sweeping	Ignoring distinctions. Sweeping desolate moorlands.
total	Complete; absolute. A total eclipse.
traditional	(of jazz) in the style of the early 20th century. Traditional morality.
traditionalist	Advocating the upholding or maintenance of tradition. A Latin prayer used by traditionalist Catholics.
typical	Conforming to a type. How typical of Iris to think of such a detail.
umbrella	Covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups. Umbrella insurance coverage.
unfocused	(of feelings or plans) without a specific aim or direction. Diversity in our huge unfocused country.
universal	Adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations. Universal adult suffrage.
unspecific	Not detailed or specific. Felt an unspecific dread.
usual	Occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure. The usual greeting.
vague	Not clearly understood or expressed-Anatole Broyard- P.A.So. Their descriptions of human behavior become vague dull and unclear.
variegated	(of a plant or foliage) having or consisting of leaves that are edged or patterned in a second colour, especially white as well as green. Variegated foliage.
well established	In good health especially after having suffered illness or injury.
wholesale	Ignoring distinctions. The wholesale destruction of these animals by poachers.
wide	Having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other. Granted him wide powers.
widespread	Distributed over a considerable extent. There was widespread support for the war.
woolly	Confused and vague; used especially of thinking. The woolly aphid has a lanate coat resembling cotton.
world-wide	Spanning or extending throughout the entire world.
worldwide	Of worldwide scope or applicability Christopher Morley. Worldwide distribution.

Usage Examples of "General" as an adjective

• The general manager.
• A general introduction to the subject.
• Brush up on your general knowledge.
• General symptoms.
• Books of general interest.
• The arrangements were outlined in very general terms.
• A general description of the merchandise.
• A general anesthetic.
• General knowledge.
• General studies.
• The general opinion was that prices would fall.
• It is not general practice to confirm or deny such reports.
• The general public.
• In general terms.
• General assistance.
• Comprehensible to the general reader.
• The general discontent.
• A general rule.
• The Director General of the BBC.
• Bearing a general resemblance to the original.

Associations of "General" (30 Words)

acceptation	A particular sense or the generally recognized meaning common acceptation of a word or phrase.
accepted	Generally approved or compelling recognition. Several accepted techniques for treating the condition.
accustomed	Commonly used or practiced; usual. His accustomed thoroughness.
blandness	Lacking any distinctive or interesting taste property. The boneless chops were underseasoned to the point of blandness.
common	Common to or shared by two or more parties. The two republics common border.
commonplace	A notable passage in a work copied into a commonplace book. Commonplace everyday activities.
cosmopolitan	A cosmopolitan person. Cosmopolitan in distribution.
countrywide	Extending throughout a nation. A countrywide tour.
generally	Without distinction of one from others. Generally speaking things have been getting better.
infrequently	Not often; rarely. A storage area for infrequently used items.
known	(of a quantity or variable) having a value that can be stated. Plants little known to western science.
norm	Adjust something to conform to a norm. It set the norm for American homes.
normally	At right angles to a given line or surface. Try to breathe normally.
ordinarily	Under normal conditions. A person who is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom.
ordinary	With no special or distinctive features; normal. It was just an ordinary evening.
overall	A loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work. Overall 10 000 jobs will go.
popularly	By many or most people; generally. Advancing age is popularly associated with a declining capacity to work.
predominate	Appear very large or occupy a commanding position. Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood.
prevail	Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance. He prevailed upon her to visit his parents.
prevalent	Widespread in a particular area or at a particular time. The social ills prevalent in society today.
typical	Representative as a symbol; symbolic. The typical or normal American.
typically	In most cases; usually. Typically masculine social roles.
ubiquitous	Present, appearing, or found everywhere. Cowboy hats are ubiquitous among the male singers.
ubiquity	The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common. The growing ubiquity of advertising.
unexceptional	Not special in any way. An unexceptional movie.
universal	A universal proposition. Universal chuck.
universally	Everywhere. Progress is not always universally welcomed.
usually	Under normal conditions. Usually she was late.
widespread	Found or distributed over a large area or number of people. Widespread nuclear fallout.
worldwide	Of worldwide scope or applicability Christopher Morley. Worldwide distribution.