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junior

/ˈdʒuːnɪə/ /ˈdʒunjɚ/

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noun

A younger person.

Examples :

"four years his junior"

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noun

A name suffix used after a son's name when his father has the same name (abbreviations: Jnr., Jr., Jun.).

Examples :

"My uncle, Thomas Junior, is a history teacher at the high school. "

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noun

A third-year student at a high school or university.

Examples :

"The junior in our class is studying hard for the upcoming exams. "

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noun

A junior barrister.

Examples :

"The junior barrister argued the case very persuasively. "

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adjective

Low in rank; having a subordinate role, job, or situation.

Examples :

"My younger sister is a junior in high school, meaning she is in a lower grade than the seniors. "

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adjective

(often preceded by a possessive adjective or a possessive form of a noun) Younger.

Examples :

"My junior sister is always helping me with my homework. "

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adjective

Belonging to a younger person, or an earlier time of life.

Examples :

"My sister is a junior in high school. "

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adjective

Of or pertaining to a third academic year in a four-year high school (eleventh grade) or university.

Examples :

"My younger sister is a junior in high school this year. "

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