major in

verb

To take (something) as one's major field of study in an institute of tertiary education (such as a college or university).

“I majored in education with a concentration in theater.”

Opposite
minor in
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Meanings

verbmajor in (third-person singular simple present majors in, present participle majoring in, simple past and past participle majored in)

present singular third person majors in · participle present majoring in · participle past majored in · past majored in

  1. CanadaUSeducationTo take (something) as one's major field of study in an institute of tertiary education (such as a college or university).

    I majored in education with a concentration in theater.

    1 more example

    John majored in Computer Science, while Jane majored in Art.

    Antonyms: minor in

Synonyms & antonyms

verbTo take (something) as one's major field of study in an institute of tertiary education (such as a college or university).

Opposite
minor in

Translations

Spanish but see carrera, major
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APA

major in. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/major%20in

MLA

“major in.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/major%20in. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “major in,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/major%20in.

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