Junior

The term 'Junior' (often abbreviated as Jr.) signifies a subordinate or less experienced individual, frequently but not always younger in age or rank. It can denote someone holding a position of lower status within a hierarchy, such as a company or organization. Alternatively, it indicates a familial relationship where an individual shares the same name as their parent, typically the father, differentiating them. It also broadly conveys 'younger' as compared to another related or compared subject. The meaning often changes with context, and implies the compared individual has already achieved seniority or experience. Usage varies from formal titles to informal descriptions.

Junior meaning with examples

• As a Junior associate at the law firm, he spent most of his time researching case laws and drafting memos under the supervision of senior partners.
• Robert Downey Jr. followed in his famous actor father's footsteps, eventually exceeding his notoriety and forging his own career.
• During the baseball team's training camp, the Junior players were responsible for carrying equipment and fetching water for the veterans.
• The Junior version of the software lacked advanced features, but it offered a user-friendly interface for beginners and novices.
• My younger sister, a Junior in high school, is already receiving acceptance letters from several prestigious universities and colleges nationwide.