(In Germany, Denmark, and other countries) the senior commanding officer of a naval fleet or navy; an officer holding the highest rank in a country's navy.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Richard Eden (c1520–1576), translator.
Definition of admiral general in US English:
admiral general
noun
historical
(In Germany, Denmark, and other countries) the senior commanding officer of a naval fleet or navy; an officer holding the highest rank in a country's navy.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Richard Eden (c1520–1576), translator.