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maggiore

maggiore
greater (older, major)
From Lesson 293:Irregular comparatives of size and age (maggiore, minore, massimo, minimo)·Italian

Usages of maggiore

Questo bel vulcano ha il diametro maggiore.
This beautiful volcano has the greatest diameter.
L'eruzione maggiore ha distrutto non solo la foresta, ma anche il bel lago.
The major eruption destroyed not only the forest, but also the beautiful lake.
Mio fratello maggiore studia non solo i vulcani, ma anche i crateri.
My older brother studies not only volcanoes, but also craters.
Quale vulcano ha il diametro maggiore in questo arcipelago?
Which volcano has the greatest diameter in this archipelago?
Più il raccolto è abbondante, maggiore è la resa.
The more abundant the harvest is, the greater the yield is.

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