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majors

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmeɪdʒɝz// UK //mˈeɪdʒəz// ma·jors

n. the main subjects that students choose to study at a university. You can also use this to talk about the students themselves who study those subjects.

n. the primary fields of academic study chosen by university students, or the students specialising in those fields. Often used in the plural to refer to the major leagues in professional sports or the largest companies in a specific industry.


SIMPLE

She is one of the history majors at our college.

CONTEXTUAL

The university offers a wide variety of majors, ranging from traditional sciences to modern digital arts.

COMPLEX

While the humanities majors often face scrutiny regarding their career prospects, the analytical skills they develop are increasingly valued in the modern corporate landscape.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in North American English to refer to academic specialisations; in British English, 'subjects' or 'courses' is more frequent.

Pitfall

I am major in biologyI am a biology majorWhen referring to the person, 'major' is a countable noun and requires an article.

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