/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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