Definition of Major
Major
ma·jor
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
very significant, important, or serious;
e.g. This was the major factor affecting his decision. A major storm will be hitting our town in a few days.
(adjective)
greater or larger in extent, number, or amount;
e.g. The major part of the applications were rejected.
(noun)
a high-ranking officer in the armed forces (army, navy, or air force) who is placed above a captain and below a lieutenant colonel;
e.g. They were ordered by the major to retreat.
(noun)
(American) the subject that is a student's principle course of study at an academic institute, or a student who is primarily studying a particular subject;
e.g. He is pursuing a major in history. She is a computer science major.
(verb)
(American) to pursue a particular subject as one's main course of study at an academic institute;
e.g. They have decided to major in English literature.
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