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WHAT DOES BRIG. MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Brigadier

Brigadier /brɪɡəˈdɪər/ is a senior military rank generally superior to the rank of colonel, and subordinate to major general. A brigadier typically commands a brigade consisting of three battalions. Many countries use the rank brigadier general rather than brigadier, and prior to the 1920s, so did members of the Commonwealth.

Definition of Brig. in the English dictionary

The definition of Brig. in the dictionary is Brigadier.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BRIG.

Brig. Gen.
brigade
brigadier
brigadier general
brigalow
brigand
brigandage
brigandine
brigandry
brigantine
Briggs
Brighouse

WORDS THAT END LIKE BRIG.

Arg.
cong.
e.g.
Eg.
eng.
fig.
Hung.
leg.
lg.
mag.
navig.
o.g.
org.
orig.
pg.
Reg.
sig.
sing.
trig.
Wig.

Synonyms and antonyms of Brig. in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Brig.» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BRIG.

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Translator English - Chinese

双桅船。
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Brig .
570 millions of speakers

English

Brig.
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ब्रिगेडियर .
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العميد .
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Бриг .
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Brig .
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্রিগেডিয়ার।
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Brig .
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Brig.
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Brig .
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブリーク。
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

연대 .
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Brig.
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Brig .
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிரிக்.
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ब्रिगेडियर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Brik.
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Briga .
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Bryg .
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Бриг .
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Brig .
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Brig .
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Brig .
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Brig .
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Brig .
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Brig.

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BRIG.»

The term «Brig.» is quite widely used and occupies the 32.312 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BRIG.» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Brig.

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRIG.»

Discover the use of Brig. in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Brig. and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Why Not You, Why Not Now: The Brig Hart Story
Hart's path to becoming the world's most successful marketer was fraught with trials, tribulations, and triumphs.
Brig Hart, 2011
2
Narrative of the Shipwreck of the Brig Betsey
Account of a pirates' raid on the "Betsey" by one of the survivors. Originally released in 1825.
Daniel Collins, 2010
3
Erie Maritime Museum and U.S. Brig Niagara: Pennsylvania ...
This book recounts the story of the crucial American victory in the War of 1812 Battle of Lake Erie, outlines Erie's naval and maritime history, and tells the details of the reconstruction of the replica of O H Perry's relief flagship, U S ...
Chris J. Magoc, 2001
4
The Brig
Long before “Don't Ask, Don't Tell,” being queer in the military was a one-way ticket to dishonorable discharge and a psychiatric diagnosis for mental disorder.In The Brig, a young sailor awaiting discharge as a conscientious objector ...
Mason Powell, Erika L. Firanc, 2012
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A Journal, Comprising an Account of the Loss of the Brig ...
Of Hartford, (Con.) James Riley, Master, Upon the Western Coast of Africa, August 28th, 1815; Also of the Slavery and Sufferings of the Author and the Rest of the Crew, Upon the Desert of Zahara, in the Years 1815, 1816, 1817; with Accounts ...
Archibald Robbins, 1831
6
The Brig of Ayr and Something of Its Story
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
James A. Morris, 2010
7
Valais East: 48 Selected Day Walks Round Zermatt, Saas, ...
50 selected walks in the areas around Zermatt, Saas-Fee, Fiesch, Brig and Simplon as welle as a six-day circular trek around the Mattertal.
Michael Waeber, Hans Steinbichler, 2011
8
ABC of Boat Bits: An Introduction to Sailing a Winkle Brig
Wonderfully illustrated with linocuts, this book will bring back the great joys of learning to sail. An excellent primer for novice and expert alike.
James Dodds, 2002
9
Voyages of the dutch brig of war Dourga through the Southern ...
1825 and 1826 Dirk H. Kolff. DEPARTURE. 105 anchor and got under sail with a light air from the northward ; after I had fired a signal gun, as agreed on, a large number of prahus soon made their appearance. A strong swell rolled into the bay  ...
Dirk H. Kolff, 1840
10
Attitudes Aren't Free: Thinking Deeply About Diversity in ...
Brig Gen Joseph W. Godwin, Jr., USA (ret.) Brig Gen Harold M. Goldstein, USA ( ret.) Brig Gen William W. Goodwin, USA (ret.) Brig Gen David L. Grange, USA (ret .) Brig Gen Roger H. Greenwood, USA (ret.) Brig Gen Tommy F. Grier,Jr.,USA (ret  ...
‎2010

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Brig. [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/brig-1>. Apr 2024 ».
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