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Definition major in British English

major adjective

adjective
/ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/

▪ breakthrough, cause, change, concern, contribution, drawback, factor, influence, obstacle, overhaul, problem, setback, shake-up, shift, source, upheaval

1

important, serious, large, or great

Example

Major roadworks ahead.

Example

Age is a major factor affecting chances of employment.

Example

one of the major problems facing our planet

Example

Further major changes were recommended by the board.

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1.1

more important, more serious, larger, or greater than other things

Example

Our major concern is how to give everyone a fair chance.

Example

The major attraction is a huge clock in the entrance hall.

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1.2

very important

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relating to a musical scale (=fixed series of musical notes) with semitones between the third and fourth and the seventh and eighth musical notes

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Definition major in British English