Charles de Gaulle

Definitions of Charles de Gaulle
  1. noun
    French general and statesman who became very popular during World War II as the leader of the Free French forces in exile (1890-1970)
    synonyms: Charles Andre Joseph Marie de Gaulle, General Charles de Gaulle, General de Gaulle, de Gaulle
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    full general, general
    a general officer of the highest rank
    national leader, solon, statesman
    a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
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