Major ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

Major ( noun )

1. A military rank above captain and below lieutenant colonel.
2. A subject of study chosen as a student's principal field of specialization in a degree program.
3. 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:

1. The major called a meeting to discuss the mission.
2. She majored in biology and chemistry in college.
3. The university has many majors to choose from.

(As an adjective)

Major ( adjective )

1. A military rank above captain and below lieutenant colonel.
2. A subject of study chosen as a student's principal field of specialization in a degree program.
3. 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:

1. The major called a meeting to discuss the mission.
2. She majored in biology and chemistry in college.
3. The university has many majors to choose from.