Synonym: greater, higher, larger, senior, superior. Antonym: minor. Similar words: major in. Meaning: ['meɪdʒə(r)] 
n. 1. a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain 2. British statesman who was prime minister from 1990 until 1997 (born in 1943) 3. a university student who is studying a particular field as the principal subject 4. the principal field of study of a student at a university. v. have as one's principal field of study. adj. 1. of greater importance or stature or rank 2. greater in scope or effect 3. greater in number or size or amount 4. of the field of academic study in which one concentrates or specializes 5. of a scale or mode 6. of greater seriousness or danger 7. of full legal age 8. of the elder of two boys with the same family name.
n. 1. a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain 2. British statesman who was prime minister from 1990 until 1997 (born in 1943) 3. a university student who is studying a particular field as the principal subject 4. the principal field of study of a student at a university. v. have as one's principal field of study. adj. 1. of greater importance or stature or rank 2. greater in scope or effect 3. greater in number or size or amount 4. of the field of academic study in which one concentrates or specializes 5. of a scale or mode 6. of greater seriousness or danger 7. of full legal age 8. of the elder of two boys with the same family name. 
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121. A major offensive was launched on August 22.
122. The company was numbered off by the sergeant major.
123. He underwent major heart surgery recently.
124. A major ranks above a captain.
125. The department store has branches in all major capitals.
126. Video rental is now a major counterattraction to cinema-going.
127. Officers had tailed the gang from London during a major undercover inquiry.
128. About 30 major medical centers in the United States have xenon CAT scan technology.
129. He was promoted to the rank of major in recognition of his valour during the battle.
130. A simple mistake in judgment was often magnified to the proportions of a major crime.
131. He made a major contribution to peace in the region.
132. Exercise has a major part to play in preventing and combating disease.
133. There are two sharps in the key signature of D major.
134. The major factor in the decision to stay or to leave was usually professional.
135. In the long term the company hopes to open in Moscow and other major cities.
136. He was a major influence in converting Godwin to political radicalism.
137. The sunglasses are now available in major stores[sentencedict.com], a snip at £12 a pair.
138. He was elevated to do the rank of major due to his wise command in the battle.
139. He must have a major operation on his knee to mend severed ligaments.
140. Sulphur dioxide is a pollutant and a major contributor to acid rain.
141. The new measures are seen by some as a major step backwards.
142. Figures showed that crime was rising more quickly in the Shire Counties and rural areas than in the major cities.
143. A United States delegation is in Japan seeking finance for a major scientific project.
144. The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions.
145. A major addition to the earlier revisions of the questionnaire is the job requirement exercise.
146. The vaccination program has been a major factor in the improvement of health standards.
147. She was named the outstanding undergraduate history major at the University of Oklahoma.
148. They're about to launch a campaign to unionize workers at all major discount supermarkets in the area.
149. The management always consults with the workforce before introducing major changes.
150. There's been a major reshuffle of the cabinet to bring in new blood.
More similar words: major in.