American English
/ˈmeɪ.ʤɚ.ɪŋ/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: major
Very important or serious, especially because it can have a strong effect.
Practice out loudVery important or serious, especially because it can have a strong effect.
This is a major problem.
She made a major decision.
major problem · major decision · major concern · major change
a major + singular noun
major + plural noun
Large in size, amount, or degree, rather than small or minor.
The storm caused major damage.
They announced a major increase in prices.
major damage · major increase · major surgery · major city
a major + singular noun
major + plural noun
The main subject that a college student studies.
Her major is biology.
I changed my major last year.
In American colleges, your major is your main field of study. It is not usually the whole university.
college major · declare a major · change your major
a major in + subject
choose/change + your major
To study one subject as your main field at a college or university.
She majors in engineering.
He majored in history at UCLA.
Use in after major when you name the subject: I major in economics.
major in biology · major in business
major in + subject
major in + subject at + college/university
To study a subject as your main field at college.
I major in psychology.
An important person or organization in a particular area.
The company is a major player in online banking.
The highest level of professional sport, especially baseball.
She hopes to play in the major leagues.