Army or Air Force rank above Captain but below Lieutenant Colonel.
Related Names
Majorcan, Majorie.
Famous Usage
Major James Hewitt - former British Army officer known for his relationship with Princess Diana.
Screen Details
Major Frank Burns from TV series 'M*A*S*H'. Major Rawls from 'The Wire'. Major Cage (Tom Cruise's character) in 'Edge of Tomorrow'. Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan from 'M*A*S*H'. Major Dick Winters from 'Band of Brothers'.
