Major and Sheriff

Major

Major noun - A commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain.

Sheriff and major are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sheriff" instead a noun "Major".

Nearby Words: majority, majored, majoring

Sheriff

Sheriff noun - The principal law-enforcement officer in a county.
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Synonyms for Sheriff

Major and sheriff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Major" instead a noun "Sheriff".

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Deadwood: Wild Bill Hickok is introduced as though he would be a major character, acting as a sort of surrogate sheriff for the town.
  • Film / Selma Good Needs Evil: A major reason for the SCLC heading for Selma is the notoriety of the Sheriff.
    Source: Film / Selma
  • While Sheriff Simms appears to be the only one maintaining law and order, it is very likely that the citizens will defend the town in the event of a major attack.
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