general >> ˈdʒɛn(ə)r(ə)l
Definition: [adjective] affecting or concerning all or most people or things; widespread.
Example: books of general interest
Definition: [adjective] considering or including only the main features or elements of something; not exact or detailed.
Example: the arrangements were outlined in very general terms
Definition: [adjective] chief or principal.
Example: the Director General of the BBC
Definition: [noun] a commander of an army, or an army officer of very high rank.
Definition: [noun] the general public.