Major
/ˈmeɪ.dʒər/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having greater importance, size, or significance.
The major issue in the contract is liability.
- (n.) A military rank above captain and below lieutenant colonel.
He was promoted to major last year.
- (n.) A field of study chosen by a student at a university.
She declared biology as her major.
Forms
- majors
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Commentary
Use "major" to indicate predominance or higher status; context clarifies whether adjective or noun sense applies.
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