majoor

Meaning

1. (masculine) major, a rank above captain
2. (masculine) in compounds, -majoor can also mean major - (senior)

Concepts

major

Translations

Major

commandant

major

maggiore

comandante

mayor

ταγματάρχης

رائد

binbaşı

major

επισμηναγός

major

in prima linea

comandante de escuadrilla

Pronounced as (IPA)

/maːˈjoːr/

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish: mayor

In summary

Borrowed from Spanish mayor, from Latin maior. Doublet of majeur and Meier.