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ma·jor

major

 
 
pronunciation:
meI jr
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the military rank above captain.
Dina is a major in the army.
similar words:
officer
definition 2: a student's main field of study at a college or university.
Don's major is physics.
similar words:
area, concentration, discipline, field
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part of speech: adjective
definition: very important.
The economy is a major issue in the campaign for president.
synonyms:
important, significant
antonyms:
minor
similar words:
big, chief, great, main, primary, principal
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