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Maj

Verb / mædʒ / Another word for maj — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Maj is a noun. It is a short form of the word 'major'.

Synonyms & similar words

major commander captain chief leader boss head commandant superior supervisor officer general ruler governor director principal overseer manager administrator

Synonyms by register

Formal

major principal chief primary main

Informal

big important key main number one

Literary

paramount foremost capital

Antonyms

minor lesser trivial unimportant insignificant secondary

Common collocations

  • major issue
  • major concern
  • major problem
  • major factor
  • major change
  • major event
  • major part

Word family

adjective major

Usage note

While 'maj' is sometimes used as an abbreviation, it is generally considered informal. In formal contexts, 'major' is the preferred term.

Example sentences

  1. He is a military officer with the rank of maj.
  2. The maj of the company made an important decision.
  3. The maj inspected the troops.
  4. The maj gave a speech to the soldiers.
  5. The maj led the troops into battle.

Quotes

  • The maj of a ship sets the course for the journey.
  • A good maj leads by example.
  • Leadership is not about being in charge, it's about taking care of those in your charge. - Maj Richard Winters

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