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majors

[/ˈmeɪdʒərz/]
noun, verb
especializações, maiores
1. Plural of major: a subject of study chosen as a principal subject by a student at a college or university
She majors in Biology and Chemistry.
Ela se especializa em Biologia e Química.
2. Military officers of high rank
The majors attended the strategic meeting.
Os majores compareceram à reunião estratégica.
3. Third person singular present tense of the verb 'to major': to specialize in a particular subject
He majors in Engineering.
Ele se especializa em Engenharia.
4. The major leagues in professional sports, especially baseball
He dreams of playing in the majors.
Ele sonha em jogar nas grandes ligas.
Synonyms
specializationsprincipal subjectssenior officers
Antonyms
minors

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
especializações, maiores
commonly used in academic contexts
Portugal
especializações, maiores
similar usage in academic settings
General Brazilian
grandes ligas
sports context, especially baseball

Related Idioms & Phrases

play in the majors
work in the majors
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