Definition

1. Noun:
   • Head of the army, commander-in-chief: A historical, high-ranking military title for the supreme commander of an army.
   • Generalissimo: An archaic term for a military officer of the highest rank, often the supreme commander of all armed forces.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy được phong làm đô thống. (He was appointed as the head of the army.)
  • Chức vụ đô thống trong triều đình phong kiến rất quan trọng. (The position of commander-in-chief was very important in the feudal court.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is now considered archaic (từ cũ). It is primarily found in historical texts, literature, or when discussing pre-modern Vietnamese history and military structures.
  • Nhân vật lịch sử này từng giữ chức đô thống. (This historical figure once held the position of generalissimo.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nguyên soái: Marshal (a modern, high military rank).
• Tổng tư lệnh: Commander-in-chief (a modern term).
• Tướng quân: General (a broad term for high-ranking military officers).

Synonyms

• Tổng chỉ huy quân đội: Commander-in-chief of the army.
• Tư lệnh tối cao: Supreme commander.

Notes on Meaning

• The term đô thống specifically refers to a historical military leadership role. It does not refer to modern military ranks or civilian leadership.
• It implies supreme authority over military forces within a specific historical context, such as a dynasty or kingdom.

1. (từ cũ) Head of the army