This is the 345th most frequent Italian word.
maggiore
"Maggiore" means "greater," "major," or "elder" in English, depending on context.
'Maggiore' is used as an adjective to describe someone who is older in a familial context.
Mio fratello maggiore è molto gentile.
My older brother is very kind.
'Maggiore' is used as an adjective to indicate the greatest or the most significant attribute.
La maggiore differenza tra i due progetti è il costo.
The greatest difference between the two projects is the cost.
'Maggiore' is used as a noun to denote a rank or title, adapted here to refer to a musical piece in a major key.