1.Of greater importance or stature or rank. "A major role" , "Major highways"
2.Greater in scope or effect. "A major improvement" , "A major break with tradition" , "A major misunderstanding"
3.Greater in number or size or amount. "Ursa Major" , "A major portion of the winnings"
4.Of the field of academic study in which one concentrates or specializes.
5.Of a scale or mode. "The key of D major"
6.Of greater seriousness or danger. "A major hurricane" , "A major illness"
8.Of the elder of two boys with the same family name.
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