Junior
Noun, Adjective
UK
/ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/
US
/ˈdʒuː.ni.ɚ/
Definition
(adj) : Younger or less experienced.
(n) : A younger person or a student in lower grades.
(n) : A younger person or a student in lower grades.
Example
"(adj) : She is a junior doctor."
"(adj) : In many offices, junior staff support senior staff while learning new skills."
"(n) : Juniors at school often look up to the seniors for help and guidance."
Explanation
Junior means younger or lower in level compared to another person. For example, she is a junior worker in the office, meaning she has less experience. It can also mean younger in age, like he is the junior brother, meaning the younger brother. As a noun, it refers to a younger person, usually in school or a team. For example, the juniors will play after the seniors.