Definition of "General" :

noun: a fact about the whole (as opposed to particular)

"He discussed the general but neglected the particular."

noun: a general officer of the highest rank

noun: the head of a religious order or congregation

verb: command as a general

"We are generaled by an incompetent!."

adjective: prevailing among and common to the general public

"The general discontent."

adjective: of worldwide scope or applicability

adjective: not specialized or limited to one class of things

"General studies."

adjective: applying to all or most members of a category or group

"The general public."

adjective: affecting the entire body

"A general anesthetic."

adjective: somewhat indefinite

"Bearing a general resemblance to the original."