major

/mˈe‍ɪd‍ʒɐ/

/ˈmeɪdʒɝ/

[adjective] [noun] [verb]

major

[ADJECTIVE]

serious and of great importance or significance

antonyms : minor

based on a scale in which the interval between the third and the fourth notes and the seventh and the eighth notes is a half step

antonyms : minor

greater in scope or effect

antonyms : minor

greater in number or size or amount

antonyms : minor

of the field of academic study in which one concentrates or specializes

antonyms : minor

of full legal age

antonyms : minor

of greater seriousness or danger

antonyms : minor

of the elder of two boys with the same family name

Major

[NOUN]

the main subject or course that a student studies at a university or college

a university student who studies a particular subject as the main part of their course

a middle-ranking officer in the armed forces

British statesman who was prime minister from 1990 until 1997 (born in 1943)

synonyms : John Major

John R. Major

John Roy Major

to major

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

have as one's principal field of study

Examples

1. Then again, some major thinkers are way ahead of the curve.

2. Pollution is a major threat to our environment.

3. A wild orchid garden is a major attraction at the nature reserve.

4. The city will see a major cultural festival next month.

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