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role — W3 [rəul US roul] n [Date: 1600 1700; : French; Origin: rôle roll, role , from Old French rolle; ROLL2] 1.) the way in which someone or something is involved in an activity or situation, and how much influence they have on it role in ▪ the role… … Dictionary of contemporary English
minor — /muy neuhr/, adj. 1. lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share. 2. not serious, important, etc.: a minor wound; a minor role. 3. having low rank, status, position, etc.: a minor official. 4.… … Universalium
minor — mi|nor1 W2S2 [ˈmaınə US ər] adj [Date: 1200 1300; : Latin; Origin: smaller ] 1.) small and not very important or serious, especially when compared with other things ≠ ↑major ▪ We have made some minor changes to the program. ▪ a relatively minor… … Dictionary of contemporary English
minor — mi•nor [[t]ˈmaɪ nər[/t]] adj. 1) lesser, as in size, extent, or amount, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share[/ex] 2) lesser, as in seriousness, importance, or rank: a minor wound; a minor role[/ex] 3) under full legal age 4) edu of … From formal English to slang
minor — 01. His injuries were relatively [minor], so he was released from the hospital within a couple of hours of being admitted. 02. Men are in a [minority] in my class. 03. She had a [minor] role in a Batman movie before starring in her own film. 04.… … Grammatical examples in English
role — noun (C) 1 the way in which someone or something is involved in an activity or situation, and how much influence they have on it: play a leading/major/key role (=be important in making changes happen): Mandela played a leading role in ending… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
minor-leaguer — /muy neuhr lee geuhr/, n. 1. a member of a minor league team. 2. Informal. a person whose skill or ability is suited only to a minor league or to a minor role in life. [1880 85, Amer.; MINOR LEAGUE + ER1] * * * … Universalium
minor-leaguer — /muy neuhr lee geuhr/, n. 1. a member of a minor league team. 2. Informal. a person whose skill or ability is suited only to a minor league or to a minor role in life. [1880 85, Amer.; MINOR LEAGUE + ER1] … Useful english dictionary
Minor party — is a political party that play a smaller (in some cases much smaller) role than a major party in a country s politics and elections. The difference between minor and major parties can be so big that the membership total, donations, and the… … Wikipedia
Minor Threat — performing at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C., 1981 Background information Origin Washington, D.C. United State … Wikipedia
