major in — to study something as your main subject at college or university
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to study something as your main subject at college or university
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeɪdʒər ɪn/
Example Sentences
- I majored in pizza studies, but sadly it's not a real degree.
- Many students change what they major in during their first year.
- He majored in procrastination and minored in Netflix.
major in
VERB[/ˈmeɪdʒər ɪn/]
to study something as your main subject at college or university
She decided to major in marine biology after her ocean internship.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'major' meaning 'greater' or 'larger'. In academic contexts, it evolved to denote a student's principal or most important field of study at university, originally referring to the weightier or primary subject of focus.
Breakdown
major (Latin: greater, larger) + in (preposition indicating location or field). The phrase literally means 'in the greater/primary subject', expressing specialization in a specific academic discipline.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I majored in pizza studies, but sadly it's not a real degree.”
“Many students change what they major in during their first year.”
“He majored in procrastination and minored in Netflix.”
“What did you major in when you were in college?”
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