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Meaning of the word major in English

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major

US /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/
UK /ˈmeɪ.dʒər/
"major" picture

Adjective

1.

important, serious, or significant

Example:
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This is a major problem that needs immediate attention.
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She played a major role in the success of the project.
Synonym:
principal chief main primary leading
Antonym:
minor insignificant trivial
2.

of legal age; adult

Example:
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You must be major to purchase alcohol.
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He is now major and can make his own decisions.
Synonym:
adult of age grown-up
Antonym:
minor underage

Noun

1.

an officer of middle rank in the armed forces, above captain and below lieutenant colonel

Example:
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The Major gave orders to the troops.
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She was promoted to Major last year.
2.

a student's main field of study

Example:
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Her major is computer science.
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What's your major?
Synonym:
specialization field of study concentration

Verb

to specialize in a particular subject at a college or university

Example:
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She decided to major in history.
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He plans to major in economics.
Synonym:
specialize concentrate focus
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