Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mainor
Noun
/ˈmeɪnər/
Definition
A less common spelling of ‘minor’, typically used to refer to a person of lesser importance or a younger individual, especially in legal contexts.
Examples
- The mainor child was entrusted with the keys to the fort.
- In legal matters, a mainor often cannot make decisions independently.
- The mainor actor in the film played a role that was not the lead, but still crucial to the story.
Meaning
Refers to someone who is under the age of legal majority or signifies lesser significance in a particular context.
Synonyms
- minor
- underage
- subordinate
- junior
