Major Definition & Meaning
major
- adjective
- of greater importance or stature or rank; "a major artist"; "a major role"; "major highways"
- greater in scope or effect; "a major contribution"; "a major improvement"; "a major break with tradition"; "a major misunderstanding"
- greater in number or size or amount; "a major portion (a majority) of the population"; "Ursa Major"; "a major portion of the winnings"
- of the field of academic study in which one concentrates or specializes; "his major field was mathematics"
- of a scale or mode; "major scales"; "the key of D major"
- of greater seriousness or danger; "a major earthquake"; "a major hurricane"; "a major illness"
- of full legal age
- of the elder of two boys with the same family name; "Jones major"
- noun
- a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
- British statesman who was prime minister from 1990 until 1997 (born in 1943)
- a university student who is studying a particular field as the principal subject; "she is a linguistics major"
- the principal field of study of a student at a university; "her major is linguistics"
- verb
- have as one's principal field of study; "She is majoring in linguistics"
"Major" in song lyrics
See how major is used in real songs:
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"we ain't rookies, we major"
1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July -
"How you doin, sugar, you know you lookin major"
4 Deep — Ho -
"Keep thinkin you gon' be major"
Aceyalone f/ Big Arch, Casual — Lemme Hear Sumn
Words that rhyme with major
Usage tips for "major"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "major" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for major to find words that pair well.