Phrase guide

double major

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

No pronunciation record was provided for this word.

1

noun

Meaning 1

Two main areas of study of a student working toward a degree at a college or university.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I'm working on a double major in biology and education so I can teach middle school science classes after I graduate.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A student at a college or university concentrating on two given areas of study.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Her class schedule is really hectic because she's a double major in dance and biochemistry.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.