Kilo Lingo

/ˈdʒuː.ni.ə/

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Translation

Younger, or lower in rank than other people who do the same job.

Word origin

From Latin junior, meaning younger, the comparative form of juvenis (young).

Origin
Latin
Root
junior
English cognates
juvenile

Examples

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A "junior" worker is newer and lower in rank.

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A "junior" team is the team for younger players.

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In Britain a "junior school" teaches children of about seven to eleven.

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