major-leaguer
[ mey-jer-lee-ger ]
/ ˈmeɪ dʒərˈli gər /
noun
a member of a major-league team.
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Origin of major-leaguer
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; major league + -er1
Words nearby major-leaguer
major term, major tranquilizer, major triad, major-domo, major-league, major-leaguer, majorca, majorette, majoritarian, majoritarianism, majority
Definition for major leaguer (2 of 2)
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
OTHER WORDS FROM major league
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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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