major-leaguer

[mey-jer-lee-ger]

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noun

a member of a major-league team.

Origin of major-leaguer

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; major league + -er¹

major league

noun

either of the two main professional baseball leagues in the U.S.

a league of corresponding stature in certain other sports, as ice hockey, football, or basketball.

Origin of major league

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Related formsma·jor-lea·guer, noun

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Related Words for major leaguer

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British Dictionary definitions for major leaguer

major league

noun

US and Canadian a league of highest classification in baseball, football, hockey, etc

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