Major
(
noun
,
adjective
)
(As a noun)
Major ( noun )
- A military rank above captain and below lieutenant colonel.
- A subject of study chosen as a student's principal field of specialization in a degree program.
- A student who has chosen a specific subject of study as their principal field of specialization.
Origin:
From latin major, comparative of magnus, meaning 'greater'.
Examples:
- The major called a meeting to discuss the mission.
- She majored in biology and chemistry in college.
- The university has many majors to choose from.
(As an adjective)
Major ( adjective )
- A military rank above captain and below lieutenant colonel.
- A subject of study chosen as a student's principal field of specialization in a degree program.
- A student who has chosen a specific subject of study as their principal field of specialization.
Origin:
From latin major, comparative of magnus, meaning 'greater'.
Examples:
- The major called a meeting to discuss the mission.
- She majored in biology and chemistry in college.
- The university has many majors to choose from.