Synonyms: major
Definition: the principal field of study of a student at a university
Usage: her major is linguistics
Similar words: field, field of study, study, subject, subject area, subject field, bailiwick, discipline
Definition: a branch of knowledge
Usage: in what discipline is his doctorate?; teachers should be well trained in their subject; anthropology is the study of human beings
Synonyms: major
Definition: a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
Similar words: commissioned military officer
Definition: a commissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marine Corps
Synonyms: major
Definition: a university student who is studying a particular field as the principal subject
Usage: she is a linguistics major
Similar words: student, educatee, pupil
Definition: a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
Synonyms: Major, John Major, John R. Major, John Roy Major
Definition: British statesman who was prime minister from 1990 until 1997 (born in 1943)
Similar words: statesman, solon, national leader
Definition: a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
Synonyms: major
Definition: have as one's principal field of study
Usage: She is majoring in linguistics
Similar words: study
Definition: be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning
Synonyms: major
Definition: greater in number or size or amount
Usage: a major portion (a majority) of the population; Ursa Major; a major portion of the winnings
Synonyms: major
Definition: of greater importance or stature or rank
Usage: a major artist; a major role; major highways
Similar words: leading, stellar, prima, star, starring
Definition: indicating the most important performer or role
Usage: the leading man; prima ballerina; prima donna; a star figure skater; the starring role; a stellar role; a stellar performance
Synonyms: major
Definition: of the elder of two boys with the same family name
Usage: Jones major
Similar words: senior
Definition: older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
Usage: senior officer