major
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/ˈmeɪdʒər/
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/ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/
adjective
A2
very large or important
He had a major role in the project.
R
serious
It's not a major problem.
R
in music, a happy-sounding scale
The song is in D major.
R
main subject of study in college
Her major subject is biology.
noun
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a high-ranking army officer
Major Brown led the troops.
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main subject studied in college
Her major is French.
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student studying a main subject
She is a French major.
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large company or competition
The oil major reported profits.
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top professional sports leagues
He plays in the majors.
translation
very large or important; serious; in music, a happy-sounding scale; main subject of study in college
a high-ranking army officer; main subject studied in college; student studying a main subject; large company or competition; top professional sports leagues
Word Forms
Plural
majors