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Junior

UK /["/ˈdʒuːniə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈdʒuːniər/"]/

Definition

having a low rank in an organization or a profession

In simple words: A person who is younger or less experienced than someone else.

Examples

  • a **junior partner/minister/officer**
  • She is junior to me.
  • He's quite junior in the organization.
  • a very junior officer
  • He's a member of the club's **junior team**.
  • the world junior tennis championships
  • the junior section of the school
  • I spent my junior year in France.

Usage notes

Use 'junior' to refer to younger individuals, especially in professional or educational contexts. It may not be appropriate in formal settings to refer to someone's age.

Grammar pattern

junior + noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'junior' basketball player, they are typically younger and less experienced.

Collocations

  • be
  • very
  • fairly
  • relatively
  • to

Synonyms

  • younger
  • novice
  • apprentice
  • trainee

Antonyms

  • senior
  • expert

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'senior' which means older or more experienced.
  • Using 'junior' as a standalone without a noun, like 'junior is popular'.
  • Confusing the spelling with 'juniour' which is incorrect in American English.