Douglas MacArthur

Definitions of Douglas MacArthur
  1. noun
    United States general who served as chief of staff and commanded Allied forces in the South Pacific during World War II; he accepted the surrender of Japan (1880-1964)
    synonyms: MacArthur
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    a general officer of the highest rank
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