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/ʒy.njɔʁ/

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Translation

junior, youth (team, post)

Word origin

From Latin junior ('younger'), the comparative of juvenis ('young'). French took it back from English sporting and business usage.

Origin
Latin
Root
junior
English cognates
junior, juvenile

Grammar

Masc pluraljuniors

Examples

l' .

He plays for the club's junior side.

' .

The juniors train on Saturday mornings.

' avocate .

She has just been made a junior solicitor.

.

The junior champion won his first match.

, .

This junior post is badly paid, but it opens doors.

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This word is part of lesson 47.