mayor
greater
mayor
chief official of a town
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major
greater in importance
Mayor means greater. While it looks like the English word mayor0, it's actually closer in meaning to major1, as in greater in importance1.
adjective
- greatergreater, larger, or olderMi hermano mayor tiene 30 años. // My older brother is 30 years old.
- adultadult, of legal ageSólo los mayores pueden entrar en este bar. // Only adults can enter this bar.