AWL Sublist 1 · Academic Word

major

/ˈmeɪdʒər/ Syllables: ˈma·jor

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Of great importance or large size; more significant than others.

Synonyms

significant important substantial

Antonyms

minor insignificant

Translations

major in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

رئيسي، كبير

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

شيء مهم جدًا أو كبير الحجم، أو أكثر أهمية من غيره.

Easy Explanation

Major means important, large, or significant. A major problem is a serious one. A major achievement is an impressive one.

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Memory TipMajor comes from Latin 'magnus' meaning great — a major thing is a great or large thing.

Contextual Examples

Climate change is one of the major challenges facing international policymakers today.

The discovery represented a major breakthrough in understanding genetic disorders.

Rapid urbanisation has had a major impact on biodiversity in tropical regions.

Word Families & Pronunciation

PART OF SPEECH	FORM
noun	majority
adverb	majorly