major
/ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ noun B2- A rank of officer in the army and the US air force, between captain and lieutenant colonel. · He used to be a major in the army.
- An officer in charge of a section of band instruments, used with a modifier.
- A person of legal age.
- A system of change-ringing using eight bells.
- A large, commercially successful company, especially a record label that is bigger than an indie.
- A touchdown, or major score.
- A goal.
- A large leaf-cutter ant that acts as a soldier, defending the nest.
Plural majors
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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“Yes, indeed but one!” said the major with a sigh.
“At the age of five years!” said the major with a deep sigh, and raising his eye to heaven.
The major looked at the count with an indescribable expression of anxiety.
The major recovered his self-possession.
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