Military officers who command brigades, typically ranking above a colonel; plural of brigadier.
From French brigadier, from brigade (group, crew) + -ier (one who commands). The rank evolved as military organization became more structured.
A brigadier is that fascinating military rank that appears in nearly every army worldwide—it's the first 'general' rank, making brigadiers the lowest-ranking generals who still get called 'sir.'
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