Junior Definition
jo͝onyər
juniors, juniorest
adjective
juniorest
The younger.
Webster's New World
Used to distinguish a son from his father when they have the same given name.
American Heritage
Intended for or including youthful persons.
A junior sports league.
American Heritage
Of more recent position or lower status.
A junior partner, a junior lien.
Webster's New World
Of later date.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
noun
juniors
A younger person.
Webster's New World
A person of lower standing or rank.
Webster's New World
A student in the next-to-last year of college or the eleventh grade in high school.
Webster's New World
A size and style of clothing designed for teens and young women, cut to fit smaller in the bust and hips than regular women's clothing.
Webster's New World
A name suffix used after a son's name when his father has the same name. Abbreviation: Jr.
Wiktionary
idiom
be someone's junior
- to be younger than someone
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Junior
Noun
Singular:
junior
Plural:
juniorsAdjective
Base Form:
junior
Superlative:
juniorestIdioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Junior
- be someone's junior
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