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major — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • major adj Of great importance, size, or seriousness.
  • valedictorian noun The top student in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech at graduation.

Senses

major is used for these senses in English:

  • major (military ranks) A rank of officer in the army and the US air force, between captain and lieutenant colonel.
  • warrant officer (military) An officer holding rank by virtue of a warrant rather than a commission.

major — full definition

  1. adj Of great importance, size, or seriousness.
  2. noun A military officer rank above captain and below lieutenant colonel.
  3. noun A student's main field of academic study.
  4. verb To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.

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