major

US /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/
UK /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/
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1.

important, serious, or significant

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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.
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principalchiefmainprimaryleading
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minorinsignificanttrivial
2.

of legal age; adult

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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.
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adultof agegrown-up
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minorunderage
1.

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

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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

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Her major is computer science.
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What's your major?
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specializationfield of studyconcentration
1.

to specialize in a particular subject at a college or university

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She decided to major in history.
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He plans to major in economics.
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specializeconcentratefocus
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