John from Majorca (5)

I believe the answer is:

major

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'john from majorca' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for major that I've seen before include "Important, significant" , "See 2" , "Army rank" , "course for American students" , "5,27 [PRIME MINISTER]" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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