The term 'MAJOR FOLLOWER' can be broken down into three crossword solutions: DOMO (4 letters), ETTE (4 letters), and PURSUED (7 letters). DOMO is a Japanese word meaning 'MASTER' or 'LORD', while ETTE is a French suffix used to denote a female version of a noun. Finally, PURSUED is an English verb meaning to follow or chase after someone or something. Taken together, the term 'MAJOR FOLLOWER' can be interpreted as a woman who follows a powerful leader.