How to Pronounce Junior
Junior
'dʒunjər
Syllables:
jun·ior
Part of speech:
adjective noun
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Definition
A junior is a person who is younger or has less experience than others in a group.
Examples
- She is a junior student in high school, so she is in the 11th grade.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| junior high school | collocation | JU-nior high school | She attended JU-nior high school in the city. |
| junior partner | collocation | JU-nior partner | He is a JU-nior partner at the law firm. |
| junior staff | collocation | JU-nior staff | The JU-nior staff are learning new skills. |
| junior colleague | collocation | JU-nior colleague | My JU-nior colleague helped me with the project. |
Fun Fact
Junior comes from the Latin word 'iunior,' meaning 'younger,' originally used in Roman families to distinguish a son from his father with the same name.
Word Family
noun
junior
A young person who is lower in rank or younger than others.
"She is a junior in high school, so she is in her third year."
adjective
junior
Relating to someone who is younger or lower in rank.
"He joined the junior team to improve his football skills."
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